Does Spring Runoff Actually Affect My Drinking Water?

Does Spring Runoff Actually Affect My Drinking Water? Yes — and more than most people realize. Every spring, as snow melts and heavy rains arrive, a large volume of water moves across the land surface and through the ground all at once. That water doesn’t travel alone. It picks up whatever is sitting on the … Continue reading Does Spring Runoff Actually Affect My Drinking Water?

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Do It Yourself (DIY) Well Water Kit for Coliform Bacteria

Health departments and the EPA recommend testing your well water at least once a year for coliform bacteria. Test more often if your well has a history of contamination or is shallow or dug, and test again after flooding, after any well or pump work, and any time the taste, odor, or appearance changes. Bacteria … Continue reading Do It Yourself (DIY) Well Water Kit for Coliform Bacteria

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Coliform Bacteria Testing: Why, How, and When

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

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What to Do When Your Well is Covered by Flood Water

With the recent flooding, we are getting a lot of inquiries about what to do when your well floods. Here is a recent question: “We were flooded, so I had my drinking water tested just in case the well was contaminated. It came out that I need to chlorinate my well due to coliform bacteria. … Continue reading What to Do When Your Well is Covered by Flood Water

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