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    Jan 2, 2010, 04:47 PM
    Why does our lake-well water leaves oil on dishes
    At our cabin on the lake, our soft-water pump seems ineffective. Our water (both hot and cold) feels greasy and leaves a oil slick on my dishes. The dish soap disappears within seconds. The water has been tested and is "fine." What can I do to keep our dishes clean?
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    Jan 2, 2010, 04:51 PM

    What do you mean it is "fine?"
    The test results should show something. You should have a printout that gives specific values for things. Oily water can be from alkalinity or from contaminates. Does the water have a smell? Does it leave rainbows on the top? There is more to this than meets the eye. Make sure you use Dawn detergent to clean with.
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