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Yes, that would make sense. Just a filter that gets backwashed; and bad valves/seals might send that garbage and air into the plumbing?
I don't know how tall the tank is, about 2 feet above ground, could be a lot more below grade.


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Yep, they bury them tanks 2-3 feet in the ground.




 
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Not a plumber but...
Run a backwash cycle or two, should clear out the mud?
 
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