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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How Can I Find Out What My Well Pump Flow Rate Is?
One question we often get is: “How can I find out what my well pump flow rate is?” Iron filters, acid neutralizers, and other well water treatment systems are available in different sizes. When selecting a water treatment system, you must know the well pump flow rate in gallons per minute. Determining your well pump’s … Continue reading How Can I Find Out What My Well Pump Flow Rate Is?
Test for a Wide Range of Well Water Contaminants
If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Where can you go for help or advice? It is a good idea to have your well water tested at least once every few years for … Continue reading Test for a Wide Range of Well Water Contaminants
How to Test for a Wide Range of Well Water Contaminants at a Low Cost
If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Where can you go for help or advice? It is a good idea to have your well water tested at least once every few years for … Continue reading How to Test for a Wide Range of Well Water Contaminants at a Low Cost
Identifying Well Water Problems by Symptoms
When selecting a well water treatment system, knowing your water chemistry is the key to finding the right system. Your water chemistry can easily be determined by conducting simple water testing, using one of our test kits. Well Water Problems and Solutions: Testing to Determine Water Chemistry If you have never had your well water … Continue reading Identifying Well Water Problems by Symptoms
A Common Mistake: Failure to Properly Test the Well Water Chemistry
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
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
Sources of Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Home Well Water
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
What You Should Know About Coliform Bacteria in Your 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
Removing Sand And Sediment From Well Water And The Four Most Effective Systems
This week’s blog covers well water treatment systems for removing sand and sediment, which are common issues for many well owners. Sand and sediment can clog pipes, reduce water pressure, and damage fixtures and appliances like washing machines. These particles can wear out plumbing and shorten the lifespan of home equipment. Fortunately, many affordable … Continue reading Removing Sand And Sediment From Well Water And The Four Most Effective Systems
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