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

Pasco County · Tampa Bay team
We remove sprinkler rust from Land O' Lakes homes, communities and businesses, and install prevention systems on properties that irrigate from wells.
Land O' Lakes is a central Pasco community north of Tampa along US-41 and State Road 54, with lakefront homes, larger lots and newer communities like Connerton.
Pasco County's reclaimed water systems serve Land O' Lakes and Lutz, including communities like Connerton, while many lakefront and larger-lot properties still irrigate from private wells. Iron staining comes from the wells, and we'll test your water for free.
Water source information from Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Homes on the area's lakes with fences, docks walks and walls near the irrigation.
Big irrigated yards that spray fences, outbuildings and long driveways.
HOA entrances, sidewalks and vinyl fencing on shared irrigation.
Land O' Lakes 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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If they irrigate from an iron-rich well, usually yes. We'll test the water first.
Yes. Land O' Lakes is in our Tampa Bay service area.
Yes. Land O' Lakes 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.