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How Work Done on Your Well Might Contaminate Your Drinking Water

There are several ways that well water can become contaminated by coliform bacteria without any noticeable change in taste or odor. Contamination of drinking water from private wells can occur without warning, which is why it is essential to periodically monitor well water to detect any potential issues. The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends … Continue reading How Work Done on Your Well Might Contaminate Your Drinking Water

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How to Tell if Odors From Well Water Are Coming from Well or Inside the House

Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”) has a distinctive “rotten egg” odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. Such water can discolor coffee, tea, and other beverages and alter the appearance and taste of cooked foods. Hydrogen sulfide (“H2S”) gas is a nuisance that is not usually a health risk at concentrations … Continue reading How to Tell if Odors From Well Water Are Coming from Well or Inside the House

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Sediments, Stains and Water Sediment Filters 101

Sediments, Stains, and Water Sediment Filters 101 When your water system uses well water, it is important to do regular water testing to ensure that the water the well supplies is safe. Sometimes, bacteria, stains, and sediments can be found in the water. Water sediment filters won’t always take care of everything. For households reliant … Continue reading Sediments, Stains and Water Sediment Filters 101

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Arsenic Contamination of Well Water: A Real Issue

Arsenic, a natural occurring element in the geology of many regions, is an important contaminant of well water to look out for. The map above shows wells sampled across the country and their arsenic concentration levels. The EPA's maximum contaminant level is strictly set for public health concerns at 10 micrograms per liter. Local … Continue reading Arsenic Contamination of Well Water: A Real Issue

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Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

Hello again, Clean Well Water Report readers! As you may have read yesterday, we are devoting this week to discussing CT values. Yesterday we explained how CT values are calculated, and why they're crucial to determine when disinfecting home water supplies. Now that you know how to calculate CT values for various disinfectants, we want … Continue reading Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

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Water Tests

While relying on a private well can offer some great advantages – namely, the ability to completely control the quality and composition of your water – most well water users can attest that it comes with its own share of disadvantages as well. Perhaps the biggest trouble with well water stems from the variety of … Continue reading Water Tests

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UV Light Water Treatment

As you may have noticed, most of our customers write to us with questions about well water. Lately, though, we have been receiving some interesting questions about alternative water sources. Last week we answered a letter from a reader who wanted to neutralize the acidity of rainwater collected in his cistern. This week, we received … Continue reading UV Light Water Treatment

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Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It

Understanding Chloride in Tap Water: Risks, Effects, and Treatment Chloride is one of the most common anions found in tap water and is a naturally occurring component in groundwater. It’s typically present in combination with other elements like sodium, calcium, or magnesium to form salts. The most well-known example is sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known … Continue reading Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It

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Removing Sediment From Well Water

How to Remove Sediment in Well Water One homeowner recently contacted us about a problem with sediment in his water. He had recently installed a new well pump to increase his water pressure, but found after installation that his water was now heavily contaminated with silt, reducing the efficiency of his plumbing system. If you … Continue reading Removing Sediment From Well Water

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Nitrate Levels Surge in Midwestern Wells Due to Unusually Wet Spring

After last year's extreme drought followed by this year's unusually wet spring, water tables in Iowa are registering high levels of nitrates due to fertilizer runoff, according to the Associated Press. The nitrates are a concern for drinking water quality and public health. According to the AP report “Nitrate levels have soared because drought-withered corn … Continue reading Nitrate Levels Surge in Midwestern Wells Due to Unusually Wet Spring

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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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