Soluble

Soluble iron is called "clear water" iron. After being drawn form the well and contacting the air, the iron oxidizes, or "rusts", forming reddish brown particles in the water. Depending on the amount of iron in the water, you may solve this problem with a water softener, or a combination of softener and filter. You can also use an iron filter that recharges with potassium permanganate, or inject air to oxidize the iron and then filter it with a media filter. This would provide a superior solution as it would be chemical-free resulting in lower on-going costs and better for the environment and your septic system.