You can also try a “bacterial cleanout” with hydrogen peroxide. It’s gentler than chlorine and breaks down into water and oxygen, so you don’t get that swimming pool smell. Just be ready to spend a bit more money—it’s the organic, bougie cousin of bleach.
How to Remove Iron from Well Water? | Peninsula Water Conditioning
If you’re a DIY type, scrub your well screen and pump intake every year. It’s like brushing your well’s teeth. Pull the pump, wipe off the slime, and reinstall. It’s a pain, but it beats having a water crisis when guests are over.
Also, check your pressure tank. Sometimes iron bacteria love to hide in the air bladder. Drain it and shock it once a year. Trust me, your water pressure will thank you.
