Learn how to identify and eliminate one of the most stubborn well water problems with help from RainDance Water Systems.
If you’re seeing slimy, orange stains in your sinks, toilets, or water-using appliances, there’s a good chance you're dealing with more than just iron — you may have iron bacteria in your well water.
Unlike standard iron, which can be filtered out by most iron removal systems, iron bacteria is a living organism that thrives in oxygen-rich environments and feeds on iron in your water. The result? Thick, rusty slime and a rotten egg smell that’s tough to ignore and even harder to treat without the right system.
If you’re seeing slimy, orange stains in your sinks, toilets, or water-using appliances, there’s a good chance you're dealing with more than just iron — you may have iron bacteria in your well water.
Unlike standard iron, which can be filtered out by most iron removal systems, iron bacteria is a living organism that thrives in oxygen-rich environments and feeds on iron in your water. The result? Thick, rusty slime and a rotten egg smell that’s tough to ignore and even harder to treat without the right system.
