Old Well, Iron in Water

15 years ago

We have someone coming out to fix an old well next week so we can use it for irrigation. Our house is on county water so that is all the well will be used for. The only thing we are concerned about is that the neighbors said the previous owners switched to county water because of the high iron content in the well water. There is a filtering system under the house and we are wondering if it is necessary to hook the well up to it or if a high iron content in the water will matter to the plants. We are and will be growing a variety of plants including ornamentals, shrubs, trees, and edibles.

I was kind of looking forward to ripping out all the old filtering equipment so I would be interested in any other options that might be available for correcting the water that may be a more simple set-up and more local to the well.

Thanks!

-Tina

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Comments (4)

davidandkasie
15 years ago
no need for the filters really. my well has high iron and sulpher, and i use it for irrigation. folks rentign the horse pasture behind us even use my well to provide water for their horses since they would have to haul in water otherwise.
lehua49
15 years ago
Hi aezarien,

I agree with D&K, but just do a chemical analysis for heavy metals and salts to know what kind of water you are dealing with and take the analysis report to the local extension service and get their advice. You will feel better knowing all the facts. Aloha.
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aezarien
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the feedback. Getting a chemical analysis sounds like an adventure and a chance to learn something new. What type of expense are we looking at for that type of service? Forgive me if that is a novice question but I have always dealt with city or county water so this well thing is a new concept for me.

-Tina
davidandkasie
15 years ago
usually not much. our local extention service does it or a soil test for less than 20.00 a sample. yours may do the same.