
How to Tell If Your Irrigation Water Has Iron
The signs, why clear water can still stain, and what an iron test result means.

Pinellas County · Tampa Bay team
We remove sprinkler rust from East Lake homes, communities and businesses, and install prevention systems on properties that irrigate from wells.
East Lake is an unincorporated area of North Pinellas made up largely of planned communities like East Lake Woodlands and Lansbrook, along East Lake Road near Lake Tarpon.
East Lake falls inside the county's reclaimed service area north of Curlew Road, and many planned communities here irrigate common areas with it. When an East Lake Woodlands or Lansbrook property does stain, the cause is usually a private irrigation well, which a free water test will confirm.
Water source information from Pinellas County Utilities.
HOA neighborhoods with entrance features, shared sidewalks and perimeter walls on common irrigation.
Larger lots with fences, pool decks and driveways in the spray pattern.
Shopping centers and offices along East Lake Road.
East Lake is served by our Tampa Bay team, based in Seminole.
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After[Rust Busters was] a lifesaver!! I did a big landscaping project for my animal hospital and the irrigation that was installed caused iron staining all over my property. Luckily, [they were] able to remove all the staining and install a system into my well so the iron could be contained, preventing any future staining! [They were] very professional … and incredibly kind to my entire staff. Would highly recommend working with this company!!! They also have great, affordable pricing.
I have had the opportunity to work with [Rust Busters] and collaborate with [them] on many projects. Friendly, courteous, and dependable. So much of Florida water has a rust problem coming through irrigation systems that creates an eyesore for the owner. After installing new paver driveways for people, no one wants to see rust on their pavers and so we refer [Rust Busters].
[Rust Busters was] very accommodating. The service and [their] workmanship is a 5 star. I highly recommend [them].

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Yes. We handle entrances, shared sidewalks and perimeter walls, and can put prevention and monthly refills on shared irrigation.
Yes. We're licensed and insured, and we can provide a certificate of insurance on request.
Yes. East Lake is in our Tampa Bay service area. We remove rust from driveways, walks, pavers, fences, walls and signs, and install prevention systems on properties that irrigate from iron-rich wells.
Send us a few photos of the staining or book a free water test. We'll tell you what removal involves and whether prevention makes sense for your property.