Filtering water from deep well (700 feet)

[econometrics]

We recently had a deep well drilled here in East Texas for our new home. It's drilled 700 feet deep and I think the pump is hung around 580'? I could be wrong there, I don't remember.

My well guy says I don't need to filter any of the water for sediment or contaminants, but he's also a classic East Texas "good ole' boy", ha!

The biggest concern I have when considering filtration is water flow. Our pump will do 15gpm feed from a 1.25" line into our 1" line at the house.

I have looked at the Aquasana Rhino system, as it seems to have all the parts I've been thinking we would need:

- Sediment filtration
- Contaminant filtration (carbon and copper-zinc filters)
- UV filtration

I've tasted the water and it's VERY good and clean. I'm waiting to get back the testing report from the well driller to see the report.

What do any of you use out there to filter a deep well, while still keeping good flow?

Thanks

 

[Western]

Years ago we had a deep well combined with a filter system. The well water went through the filter system, then into 1000 gallon holding tank. We used a jet pump pulling from the holding tank to supply the farm, always had great pressure and the large tank allowed for filter system time to recover the tank level.

 

[oosik]

Until you get the testing report back and have analyzed it - its difficult to advise what if any filtration may be required. One would certainly hope that there is no bacterial contamination from a 700 foot well. To automatically conclude that filtration is required is an error. Review the report with a qualified person from the company where the test was preformed. They should give you an honest evaluation.

 

[econometrics]

Until you get the testing report back and have analyzed it - its difficult to advise what if any filtration may be required. One would certainly hope that there is no bacterial contamination from a 700 foot well. To automatically conclude that filtration is required is an error. Review the report with a qualified person from the company where the test was preformed. They should give you an honest evaluation.

Thanks. My well guy is pretty adamant that I don't need to filter ANYTHING after he saw the report. I haven't seen it yet, but should have it in the next day or two. He has been drilling wells for a long time, so he would know from one look at the report.

I'm not as much concerned with contaminants, as we will use a 3-gallon water filter for drinking water and cooking. I'm mostly concerned with sediment.

 

[dave1949]

I use 5 micron string-wound filters for iron sediment. It is a simple in-out water flow. I change the filter about every 3 months. The whole filter unit costs around $40, the replacement elements run about $4-$6 each.

I don't notice any problem with flow which I think depends more on the pump than the depth of the well--assuming you have the correct pump for the well depth, adding a simple filter won't change much.

 

[econometrics]

I use 5 micron string-wound filters for iron sediment. It is a simple in-out water flow. I change the filter about every 3 months. The whole filter unit costs around $40, the replacement elements run about $4-$6 each.

I don't notice any problem with flow which I think depends more on the pump than the depth of the well--assuming you have the correct pump for the well depth, adding a simple filter won't change much.

Thanks, Dave. Those are the only filters on your system? I realize I need to tailer my filtration to my well water report, but I'm just trying to get a feel for what others are doing out there, as searching the internets provides one with an overwhelming amount of noise from the pro and con camps of well filtration!

 

[Western]

We where in Erath county Texas and used filters for primarily sand, the softer down the line took care of the calcium. We had far less sand after a year or 2 though.

My neighbor purify's water for a living. Did it for the Air force and now for Bell Helicopter. If you get your results and have a specific question, I will sure ask him for his thoughts if your interested.

 

[econometrics]

We where in Erath county Texas and used filters for primarily sand, the softer down the line took care of the calcium. We had far less sand after a year or 2 though.

That's good to know! If I can recall correctly, our driller said they hit sand right before they hit water... which is why I am concerned about getting some sand in the beginning of using the well. I guess we will see!

 

[dave1949]

Thanks, Dave. Those are the only filters on your system? I realize I need to tailer my filtration to my well water report, but I'm just trying to get a feel for what others are doing out there, as searching the internets provides one with an overwhelming amount of noise from the pro and con camps of well filtration!

That's the only filter. The rest of the minerals in the well test are below filtration needs but we have plenty of iron, both sediment and dissolved types. The filter cartridge will be as orange as a new Kubota in 3-4 months. :laughing:

 

[wolftree]

I would use a filter. Any sand or debris in your water will eat up a valve in your house over time and leave sediment in the water heater.