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Some type of clear slime in my top off container


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Does anyone get a type of clear slime in the bottom of your top off container. 

 

I get get it from time to time and it’s like a clear jelly type mucus. 

 

Does anyone know why it shows up and how to get rid of it?  

 

Is it a a type of bacteria??  It’s difficult to photograph but think of a clear slime. 

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No. My ATO reservoir stays pretty clean, actually. (It's a 10-gallon covered, polyethylene pet food container set well away from any light.) It sounds like you probably have some sort of bacteria that's colonized the bottom. Give the container a good cleaning, then scrub with baking soda an add vinegar that. Then, finally, a good thorough rinse. You may have to do this on a regular basis if it's a problem. 

 

You don't by any chance have those plug-in air fresheners in the same room, do you? Those can put water-soluble pthalates in the air which, once absorbed into water, can fuel bacteria growth. About 10 years ago, I had this situation (Glade Plug-ins) and the bacteria formed mats, starting out clear, but gradually becoming opaque and gelatinous. Getting rid of the plug-ins got rid of the problem. 

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