Well with iron and fat

[Renoveringstjejen]

Hello forum!
A relative of mine has problems with water from their own well that I find almost surreal. The water is brown from iron, but at the same time, it has been found that there is fat in the water. It sounds crazy that fat can come from nature into the well water. Otherwise, there are no harmful ingredients. The well is located in southern Lapland. Lots of lakes and no municipal water and sewage in sight, though fiber is drawn down to the edge of the ditch outside the property... many have problems with iron in the area. But fat in the water, I had never heard of before I washed dishes in the water in question. Help!

 

[AXS]

Is it measured externally that it is grease?

There are several minerals that can give an oily surface otherwise.

If it really is grease, I guess it's a leaking pump or someone dumped bacon in the well.

 

[xxargs]

With heavily iron-laden water, the oxides that form upon exposure to air, such as on the water surface, can appear oily, with the same type of rainbow sheen as spilled gasoline and diesel oil in water, but are not oily in the sense that they are something that can be burned. Instead, it is rust and iron hydroxides in various forms.

 

[swirve]

Mangan can also become a black sludge that feels oily.