sqdog1
Aug 6, 2012, 09:19 PM
I have a new well. 5 inch submersible pump. After about 6 Weeks I'm getting lots of sand. Any
hkstroud
Aug 7, 2012, 04:43 PM
Guess you will have to put in filters or a sand trap or both.  Suggest you try running the pump for a while to see if it clears up.  "A while" is for a couple of days.
 
You will want to pump as much water as fast as you can.  Might want to call the well driller back.  He should have bigger pump.