Question

How to reduce the yellowish colour of the well water?

Answer 1

Iron bacteria are small organisms which naturally occur in soil and water. They are not known to cause disease, but can tint your water. This occurs when these bacteria combine iron and manganese with oxygen to form a yellowish, slimy buildup.

What can you do about iron bacteria? Check out of our Tap Score Iron-Oxidizing Bacteria Test – it’s a great diagnostic tool to detect if iron-related bacteria is affecting your pipes.