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I have a water chemistry problem.?

I have a well that pumps into a tank. The water is crystal clear but has a metallic taste. I had a problem with algae so I put some chlorine into the tank and it immediately turned yellow/orange. Is the chlorine reacting to some mineral in the water?

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  • busterwasmycat
    Lv 7
    3 years ago
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    I am thinking there is a lot of iron in that water, myself. Get it tested.

  • billrussell42
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    Many local governments have a free program to test your water. Mail them a sample.

    What is happening in your well is unknown, get it tested.

    The tank, if you have a typical system, is perhaps 20 gallons and anything in there would get flushed out in a few days.

    "it immediately turned yellow/orange" ? hope you are not drinking that?

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