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The US Environmental Protection agency strongly recommends annual coliform bacteria testing for private water wells, as contamination can occur without any change in taste or odor to the water. It is best to address your bacteria problem as soon as possible in order to keep it under control, and will even save time and money … Continue reading Using Chlorinator Systems To Remove Bacteria
Continuing with our theme of common mistakes made while selecting a well water treatment system, today we will be focusing on the failure to properly test your well water chemistry. This could be considered one of the most important mistakes as it is the first step in selecting a treatment system. If your tests are … Continue reading A Common Mistake: Failure to Properly Test the Well Water Chemistry
Water quality is a vital component of public health, and one of the most important indicators of safe drinking water is the presence or absence of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are a group of rod-shaped, gram-negative bacteria that do not form spores and are commonly found throughout the environment. They can be present in surface … Continue reading Coliform Bacteria Testing: Why, How, and When
Coliform bacteria are common in the environment, present in the soil and intestines of animals, and are generally not harmful. However, they are one of the most common water contamination problems in home well water, and their presence signals that disease-causing organisms may have found a way into your supply. The presence of these bacteria … Continue reading Sources of Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Home Well Water
If you’re dealing with coliform bacteria in your well water, you may already know the basics, what total and fecal coliform mean, common sources of contamination, and general prevention. If you need that foundation first, see our guide on sources of coliform bacteria contamination in well water. This guide covers three things that guide doesn’t: … Continue reading What You Should Know About Coliform Bacteria in Your Home Well Water
Many well water test kits and labs are available for the home water well owner, including some tests you can do yourself quickly and accurately in the privacy of your own home. These test kits are designed for convenience and effectiveness, ensuring they target critical contaminants. If you already understand your water is safe but … Continue reading Well Water Water Testing
Here at Clean Water Systems, we sell quite a few UV sterilizers. Recently, one customer asked whether she could use plastic PVC piping to connect in and out of her UV sterilizer. UV sterilizer installation kits often include components that facilitate easy and tool-free connections to various types of plumbing materials like copper, CPVC, or … Continue reading Using PVC for a UV Sterilizer? Think Again!
Iron Bacteria can easily enter your well during routine maintenance, especially after well drilling or pump service. These small organisms thrive in water with high iron content and can quickly multiply, creating issues in both residential and commercial water systems. They interact with iron and oxygen to form rust-like deposits that reduce water quality, clog … Continue reading No Room for a Chlorinator? Use This Alternative Method to Eliminate Iron Bacteria
This article concludes our three-part series on home water disinfection. Previous posts explained how to calculate CT values and reviewed common residential disinfectants. In this final installment, we’ll cover recommended systems for effectively disinfecting your home water supply. Chemical disinfection uses agents like chlorine and peroxide. It is the most common method for inactivating pathogens … Continue reading “Which System is Right for Me?”: Our Top 3 Recommended Systems for Home Water Disinfection
Water disinfection is crucial to ensuring that it is safe to drink and free of harmful bacteria and other organisms. The primary methods of disinfection are chlorination, hydrogen peroxide injection, ozone, and UV light, each requiring absolute quantification of contact time and dosage to ensure effectiveness. Proper contact time must also be complemented by the … Continue reading “What is a CT Value?”: The (Simple) Math Behind Water Disinfection
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