Iron bacteria love low-oxygen water. So if your well water is low in oxygen? You’ve basically thrown a party for slime. They hate high-flow, turbulent water.
That’s why aeration systems work. You pump air into your well, the oxygen level spikes, and the bacteria throw a tantrum and leave. Who knew your well could be a tiny nightclub with a strict bouncer?
Bacteria In Well Water
Pro Tip: Test First, Then Attack
Buy a simple iron bacteria test kit from a hardware store. It costs about $20. Don’t guess; you might waste money on the wrong fix.
If the test turns orange and gooey? You’ve got ’em. If it stays clear? You probably have regular iron—still annoying, but different. Rule number one: know your slime.
