We just moved into our new home (2 months ago) and suddenly 3 days ago our water went to pure mud. Our well is 170' deep, submersible pump is (was) at 150 feet. the water level is around 100 feet with about 55' feet of galv casing.
I called a plumber...he pulled the pump and cut 25' off to try and get above the sludge.
when we pulled the pump the waterline/rope/wire was COVERED with thick gooey mud from 58' down to 100' (where it was washed clean by the water level). For a couple days I could run the hydrant full blast for a couple hours and clear the water but that no longer works. We have not had any rain for 3 days, so if surface water did get around the casing why is it not clearing up. Could it be continually falling in.
The original well driller is not being very helpful, and actually he quit answering my calls.
The well is 6 months old with 2 months of use, I hate to spend another $2000-$3000 on a new one already, any ideas.
thanks
I called a plumber...he pulled the pump and cut 25' off to try and get above the sludge.
when we pulled the pump the waterline/rope/wire was COVERED with thick gooey mud from 58' down to 100' (where it was washed clean by the water level). For a couple days I could run the hydrant full blast for a couple hours and clear the water but that no longer works. We have not had any rain for 3 days, so if surface water did get around the casing why is it not clearing up. Could it be continually falling in.
The original well driller is not being very helpful, and actually he quit answering my calls.
The well is 6 months old with 2 months of use, I hate to spend another $2000-$3000 on a new one already, any ideas.
thanks