There is an odor or bad taste to the water

• Problem
  There is a rotten egg taste and odor; the water runs silver black.
• Source
  Hydrogen Sulfide
• Solution
  Chlorinate the well system and then add an oxidizing filter.
  

Stains on sink, tub and toilet

• Problem
  There are red or blue-green stains in the sink or bath tub.
• Source
  Low pH
• Solution
  pH 6.2 to 6.8  Add a neutralizer
  pH below 6.2 Add soda ash feeder

Deposits on Faucet heads, Pots and Pans

• Problem
  The inside of the pipes and the water heater are scaly and curds that look like cottage cheese form on the dishes and clothes.
• Source
  Hardness
• Solution
  80 to 300 ppm add a water softener

Water is discolored or it stains the laundry

• Problem
  The water is discolored; it stains towels, sheets, clothes and plumbing fixtures; the flavor of coffee and tea are affected.
• Source
  Iron and Manganese
• Solution
  0.3 to 3 ppm - Add polyphosphate followed by softener
  3 to 10 ppm - install an oxidizing filter
  3 to 25 ppm - chlorinate, aerate and filter

Particles in the Water

• Problem
  There are particles in the water
• Source
  Suspended Matter
• Solution
  Add a sand filter