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

Hillsborough County · Tampa Bay team
We remove sprinkler rust from Westchase homes, communities and businesses, and install prevention systems on properties that irrigate from wells.
Westchase is a master-planned community in northwest Hillsborough, organized into HOA villages around the Westchase Golf Club.
Westchase is one of the northwest Hillsborough communities the county supplies with reclaimed water, so village common areas usually irrigate with it. If a Westchase home or village entrance is turning orange anyway, we look for a well or another iron source and test the water before recommending anything.
Water source information from Hillsborough County Water Atlas.
Entrances, shared sidewalks, perimeter walls and fencing on common irrigation.
Pavers, pool decks and vinyl fencing in the spray pattern.
Shopping and offices along Linebaugh Avenue and Sheldon Road.
Westchase 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].

The signs, why clear water can still stain, and what an iron test result means.

A short owner's checklist, the changes to tell us about, and what not to touch.

Planning community-wide removal and prevention across sidewalks, curbs and common areas.
Yes. We're licensed and insured, can provide a certificate of insurance, and plan larger jobs in phases.
Reclaimed water usually isn't the cause of iron staining. We'll test the water to find the source.
Yes. Westchase 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.