A common, highly unpleasant water problem in several household wells is a buildup of iron bacteria. The good news is that these microbes are harmless to your health, despite their name. The bad news is that the impacts they have on your well and plumbing systems can be annoying and disruptive to your daily water Read the full article…
Water Softener Treatment For Bacteria?
No, it does not. A Water Softener removes hardness, iron, and manganese. These are dissolved minerals that are naturally found in well water, and even city water. They can be a real nuisance but they are not harmful to your health. Bacteria CAN be harmful to your health but it depends on the type of Read the full article…
How to Chlorinate a Private Well – 10 easy steps!
If you are chlorinating your well, chances are you have tested positive for bacteria. The well chlorination process is simple, but time consuming. Tests fail because: #1 – people don’t add enough chlorine and #2- don’t give enough contact time. So be patient! This takes at least TWO DAYS! STEP ONE: Get your supplies together…Bleach Read the full article…