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    Aug 6, 2012, 09:19 PM
    Sand in well water
    I have a new well. 5 inch submersible pump. After about 6 Weeks I'm getting lots of sand. Any
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    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.
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