Health authorities strongly recommend annual coliform bacteria testing for private water wells as contamination can occur without any change in taste or odor to the water. There are many ways that well water can become contaminated by coliform bacteria, but it is most important to test: Once a year for all private residential water wells … Continue reading Coliform Bacteria Testing: Why do it, How to do it, & How Often?
Coliform bacteria are common in the environment, present in the soil and intestines of animals, and are generally not harmful. However, the presence of these bacteria in well water or spring water usually indicates that the water may be contaminated with germs that can cause disease and can even contaminate your well water without any … Continue reading Sources of Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Home Well Water
Sources of Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Home Well Water Bacteria can contaminate your well water without any change in taste or odor to the water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends annual testing of residential water wells for coliform bacteria. Generally, there are two categories of coliform bacteria that are found in well water, total … Continue reading What You Should Know About Coliform Bacteria in Your Home Well Water
The Fleck 7000 is a great programmable control valve that lasts many years. While it is easy to install and program, reading this guide prior to installation can save you some time when removing the red clips. What happens is, when the water is first turned on and the control valve comes up to line … Continue reading How to Remove Red Clips from Fleck 7000 Control Valves Without Breaking Them
Sediment backwash filters work by removing sediment from water and then automatically backwash the sediment out. Sediment backwash filters are able to filter down to 5 microns without the need to change filter cartridges and work great for removing fine particles, dirt, and rust. Compared to filter sand and other filter media, you can get … Continue reading When To Use a Sediment Backwash Filter To Remove Sediment From Well Water
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