My new well tastes funny and it looks rusty – whats going on?
There will be a temporary taste from the new pipes and fittings used. It should go away in a couple of days with water useage. You will have rusty water for 2-3 months (possibly as long as 6 months) – this is from the new well casing. When we drill, it sandblasts the inside of the sell casing down to bare steel. This will emit rust particles until the time that a solid rust lining is built up in the well. Using a lot of water will help clear it up quicker. You can also run a garden hose at 2-3 gallons per minute to allow the pump to cycle thereby creating a “washing” effect in the well. You may run a hose like this for days providing the well has an adequate supply. Please call or e-mail for more information.
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