You can look at Iron Ochre like plaque in a human artery. Cholesterol, fat, and calcium (better known as plaque) starts to stick and harden in the arteries, causing them to thin and narrow. Iron Ochre deposits in your sump, Waterguard System, even your pipes. When they get clogged, you begin to have water issues.
Iron Ochre
This pipe is almost completed sealed off from iron buildup.
Iron Ochre
"iron ooze"
Iron Ochre
This pipe is almost completed sealed off from iron buildup.
Iron Ochre
This pipe wasn't completely full, but was already causing major issues at this homeowners house.