If your well water smells like rotten eggs, stains your fixtures orange, or leaves white buildup on everything it touches, you’re not alone. These are common issues for homeowners on private wells in Northeast Florida, and they’re all treatable. Partridge Well Drilling provides water treatment systems and services for homes across Jacksonville, Clay County, St. Johns County, Nassau County, and the surrounding region. We’ve been solving water problems here since 1892, and we start every job the same way — with a free water test so we know exactly what you’re dealing with.
Call Russell, our water treatment specialist, at (904) 269-1333 to schedule your free water test.
Common Well Water Problems in Northeast Florida
The geology under North Florida means your well water picks up minerals and gases on its way to the surface. What you notice depends on the depth and type of your well, but the most common issues we see are:
Sulfur (rotten egg smell). Hydrogen sulfide gas dissolved in your water produces that unmistakable odor. It’s not dangerous at the levels found in most residential wells, but it makes your water unpleasant to drink and use. The smell can get stronger with hot water.
Iron and manganese staining. Reddish-brown or black stains on sinks, toilets, tubs, and laundry are signs of dissolved iron or manganese. Left untreated, these minerals build up inside pipes and water heaters, reducing their lifespan and efficiency.
Hard water. Calcium and magnesium compounds create scale deposits on fixtures, water heaters, and appliances. Hard water also makes soap less effective, leaving residue on dishes, clothing, and skin. Most well water in our area has some degree of hardness.
Bacteria. While less common, bacteria can affect taste and odor. A water test will determine whether bacteria are present and what treatment is needed.
Our Water Treatment Systems
We install and service three primary types of treatment systems. The right choice depends on what’s in your water, and that’s why we always test first.
Water softeners and conditioners remove calcium, magnesium, and iron — the minerals that cause hard water, staining, and scale. You’ll notice the difference in cleaner laundry, spotless dishes, less soap usage, and fixtures that stay clean longer. A softener also protects your plumbing and water heater from scale buildup.
Chlorination and dichlorination systems are our go-to solution for sulfur. The system injects chlorine to neutralize hydrogen sulfide and kill bacteria, then passes the water through a carbon filter to remove the chlorine before it reaches your faucets. The result is clean, odor-free water with no chemical taste.
Aeration systems offer a chemical-free approach to sulfur removal. Water is sprayed into a 225-gallon holding tank where the hydrogen sulfide gas escapes naturally. A dual-pump system then delivers treated water to your home. This is a good option for homeowners who prefer to avoid chemical treatment entirely.
Why Treat Your Well Water
Every treatment plan starts with a water test. We’ll collect a sample, analyze it, and walk you through the results. From there, we’ll recommend only what you actually need — no upselling, no pressure. Our water treatment specialist Russell has worked with thousands of homeowners across the region and can answer any question you have about your water quality.
Call (904) 269-1333 to schedule your free water test, or contact us online.