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darleyhavidson
Explorer
Mar 10, 2018

Best Way To Treat/Filter Campground Well Water???

I have a seasonal camping spot. The well water the campground uses is not treated. Consequently, bacteria from the well water likes to take root in the water heater and/or water lines and I get a wo...
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Boon_Docker
Explorer III
Mar 10, 2018
The cause of the smell is more than likely iron bacteria. Replacing the anode rod will not solve the problem. The only way the rectify the problem in the short term is have the campground shock chlorinate the well.
BTW - Iron bacteria is not a health concern, just a nuisance.

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