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    lena1950 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 7, 2017, 02:42 PM
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    We have a large amount of sediment in our well. The tank will not take on water. Can the tank be removed and flushed to remove sediment?
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    Jul 7, 2017, 04:52 PM
    I assume the tank is in your house... like everyone I've seen. They should have a drain and should be drained yearly.

    But I am thinking your problem is elsewhere in the system.
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    jlisenbe Posts: 5,020, Reputation: 157
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    Jul 7, 2017, 07:02 PM
    You can remove the tank and flush it, but if it's that full of sediment, then you have a real problem. Likely a problem in the well itself. The well should have a screen liner that prevents sediment from entering. How old is the well?

    BTW, how do you know the tank is not taking on water? Do you still have pressure?
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