I have a problem with our new whole house water filter?

Question

We just bought our house two months ago, we had the water tested because we are on a well and you can't buy a house without testing the water when you on a well. Anyway the test came back fine and after moving in we have noticed sediment on our dishes, people say it is calcium. So we put a water filter in and it filters the whole house... The filter is clear and we noticed after 3-4 weeks it seems to be growing a greenish algea/moss. We noticed this after a weekend away from home without the water being used. Is this normal? Is it because it is a clear filter? The filter is working great it is taking out so much we never knew we were drinking.

Answer 1

It's normal to see discoloration of these filters but it sounds like your in need of more.First if you have a storage tank that the well pumps into you have an algea/bacteria breeding ground and it should be circulated through an ultra violet light. Those home house filters remove sediment and sometimes chlorine they do nothing for calcium,bacteria,minerals in the water,even viruses.You should have your water tested by someone like Culligan or a lab in your area to see if you should have a softener,or UV,or even reverse osmosis to protect you and your family.Your water should be tested every couple years incase of well contamination.Hope this helps