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miked996
Jul 4, 2015, 10:57 AM
Well water runs clear when sampled at the pump. But is brown at the whole house filter.
I have been having problems with the filter needing to be changed every 3 to 4 weeks. Ran water rom the well head facet for a couple of days until it was clear. Now the water at the filter is still brown and the filter needs to be changed in a week. The water at the well facet is still clear. Anybody have any ides or experience with this?

THANK YOU.

ma0641
Jul 4, 2015, 01:24 PM
You just don't see the rust in the well water. I have the same issue in mine. Change a 10 micron filter every month. Try 2 filters, one a 20 micron and then a 10.

speedball1
Jul 12, 2015, 09:21 AM
Sure sound like the water table has dropped and you are pulling up silt and dirt.
The solution is to either drill a new well or increase the depth of the old one.
Good luck , Tom