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[Len Rugen]

You might look at Water Boss - http://www.waterboss.com/index.shtml 

They are more of a DIY solution but seem to be made for rural water.  
Supposedly, it can handle a high sediment load. I've had 2 (sold one in 
the mobile home where it was installed).  One downside is a small salt 
tank.  Unfortunately, now your pipes are full of junk, so the water may 
still pick up some of the old iron after passing thru the softener.