Water wells draw directly from underground aquifers rather than municipal water centers. This water naturally holds minerals, sediment, and other particles it collects as it flows, which can, unfortunately, create problems, making water treatment a priority. Below is a helpful guide you can use to resolve existing issues with these particles and to avoid future ones.

Where Do They Come From?

Sediment is made of sand, minerals, rock, and microbes, and it often enters water immediately after a well is drilled. Particles may also collect in older wells that have cracked walls or when their filters and screens are broken.

What Problems Can They Cause?

Visible sediment particles can discolor your water and make it unappealing. Pollutants and bacteria may also bind to sediment. Toxic pesticides, waste from farm runoff, and E. coli are a few examples that can make you and your family sick.

Sediment can also damage your water well and components. Minerals will wear down plumbing, and some, like magnesium and calcium, will form scale blockages in your system. This unsightly scale may also build up on sink faucets and stain your sink basin and bathtubs. You may find yourself scheduling costly well repairs when the problem goes unaddressed.

How Do You Prevent Them?

You can’t remove sediment from the water source, but you can filter it out. Mesh screens and other filters in the well and pump will capture this debris before they enter your plumbing. Additional water treatment filters in your home will capture smaller particles so that you can enjoy fresh, clean water.

Contact well water treatment professionals if you’re already dealing with cloudy water. They can clean your system and remove sediment in the well base and pipes. It’s wise to schedule yearly water testing to catch early signs of sediment before the problem worsens.

If you’re looking for water treatment and filtration solutions, contact Affordable Water Treatment of Gig Harbor, WA. These professionals are backed by 50 years of experience and offer a variety of convenient residential water treatment products. Call (253) 858-7644 to speak with a sales associate and visit their website to start exploring their inventory.