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

At-Home Water Testing Kit for Coliform Bacteria in Wells Health Departments and EPA guidelines recommend testing your well water at least twice a year for coliform bacteria. Bacteria can contaminate a well without any change in taste or odors to the water. Now you can analyze for unhealthy bacteria at home utilizing state-of-the-art, low cost test … Continue reading Do It Yourself (DIY) Well Water Kit for Coliform Bacteria

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Coliform Bacteria Testing: Why, How, and When

Introduction to Water Quality 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 … 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 one recent question: “We were flooded so I had my drinking water tested just in case the well was contaminated. If came out that I need to chloronate my well due to coliform … Continue reading What to Do When Your Well is Covered by Flood Water

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What You Should Know About Chlorine in City Water — and How to Remove It

June 12, 2025

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