So, we just purchased a house that had been vacant for a while while the family settled the estate.  Closed less than a month ago, but have yet to move in because of some remodeling.  The former owner had been shunned by the family so they don’t have an intimate knowledge of the current property condition and it’s issues.  Prior to closing, the well and septic system were tested and inspected.  Per the summary letter, “The bacteriological analysis of the water sample indicated no evidence of bacteria contamination.”  However, under comments and recommendations he wrote, “Water very black from iron oxide buildup.  Recommend chlorinate and flush well.”  Last night the water turned coal black and it stinks.  Initially I thought it was just it was just sediment, until I tried to pull a sample from the tank.  That sample was also black and had bits of debris in the water.  The debris looked like rotten leaves and left a greasy mark when rubbed.  I’m told that this is an indicator of iron bacteria.  From what I’ve read on iron bacteria, the problem is all but impossible to permanently solve.  Sounds like this will need continuous maintenance and will have to be disclosed when we sell the place.  Needless to say, we’re very unhappy right now.  I’m not the sue happy type of guy and right now just want to focus on getting good quality water.  I also have to figure on where to get the money to pay for the need.  Thoughts????  Does the title insurance cover this?  Homeowners?  Can we drive the casing deeper to get into a different aquifer or does the well need to be abandoned?  It’s a newer well, so I presume it was contaminated when the well was drilled.  Is the aquifer contaminated near the well, such that we have to move it a long distance away?