A Color Guide to Well Water Problems

When you turn on a faucet in your home, you expect clean and clear water. Unfortunately, problems can occur with well water systems and the water that arrives in your home could be cloudy. The "dirty" water could appear in a wide range of colors. Knowing what each color typically represents will give you a better idea of what problems you're up against.
Follow our quick color guide to learn about well water colors and when to contact emergency well water services for a solution.
White
If your water looks cloudy and has a white appearance, then you could have problems with air bubbles and the pump located at your well. If your well pump is not working properly, then air could become trapped inside well pipes and break down in the water to create a cloudy appearance.
A full inspection of your well can determine if the pump is a cause of this problem. Through testing and multiple cycles, your cloudy water should clear up after repairs. The cloudy water may not seem the most appealing but is typically OK for everyday use in the home. You should still seek out quick repairs so the air leaks do not cause bigger issues.
Red Red water suddenly coming from your faucet may look like something out of a horror movie, but the cause is typically innocent. Red water is most likely the result of rust in your well water system. If your home is older, the pipes may have rusted over the years. As the rust breaks down or flakes off into a well, your water supply turns red.
Seek out rust repairs quickly to provide safe water for your home and prevent stains on tubs or sinks. If rust breaks down pipes too much, then your home could have a water leak.
If the red water also features a brownish tint, then the source could come from the well itself. Well collapse, water level drops, or surface infiltration could turn your water reddish-brown. A full inspection of your well will highlight any issues. New equipment will help filter water and ensure your well operates smoothly.
Blue
Blue water may seem like an odd visual, but this color change does occur in some well water systems. Typically, blue water means that your water has high levels of copper. The copper could come from materials found within your well.
When you contact well water services to evaluate the blue color tint in your water, one of the first things the technicians will do is test the water. The test will indicate if you have high levels of copper from the well water source. If you do, then pumps and filters may be added to reduce the amount of minerals that come into your home.
Black The darkest colors in your water will usually indicate the most problems. Typically, the darker the water appears, the more dangerous the water is for your home. In regards to your well, black water could indicate signs of major problems like mildew. The growth of mildew inside your well could result in the tarnished water, and you should contact a well water specialist for immediate repairs.
You do not want to expose your home to contaminated water and should avoid water use until the problem is fixed. In some cases, black water could be a result of septic tank issues. Waste from a septic tank could have leaked into the well, essentially created a looping system of waste coming in and out of your home. Along with the black colors, you may notice the water smells unpleasant, like sewage or rotten eggs.
Treat your discolored water with our professional services at Action Well and Pump . We will help clean your well, test your well, and ensure clean water is delivered to the faucets in your home.

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