our water has a black sediment after setting for a while. harmful?

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our water has a black sediment after setting for a while. harmful?

it is well water. what can it be?

2007-04-24 12:12:40 · 2 answers · asked by linda f 1 in Environment

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Could be some black clay minerals settling out of suspension. Probably not harmful but not good either. You may need to filter and boil the water before drinking. Take a sample to a water lab for testing to be safe. The filter on the end of your bore pump may also be faulty.

2007-04-24 15:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's an algae. It's just annoying.

2007-04-24 12:16:03 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋