Iron bacteria feed on the iron in well water and leave a slimy orange or brown film on pipes and fixtures. They are not a health threat, but they clog and stain everything they touch.
The slime
Iron bacteria produce a rust-colored slime that coats the pipes, clogs the aerators, and stains the fixtures and the laundry.
The smell
The bacteria can also give the water a musty or swampy odor, especially after the water sits. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Flower Mound, wells with iron are at risk.
The treatment
Shock chlorination kills the bacteria, and ongoing treatment with chlorine or peroxide prevents them from returning.
The filter
A filter catches the oxidized iron, and the system is sized to the water's iron level.
The call
Clear the slime and the smell for good. Call 888-217-3585 and Flower Mound Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Flower Mound pro.
Plumbing in Flower Mound: what to know
In Flower Mound, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Denton County — from Trophy Club, Highland Village and Argyle to ZIP codes like 75022, 75028, 75077 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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