The Need For A Regular Well Water Testing

By Minnie Whitley


Water from a well is not always safe for consumption. It is therefore important to get it tested by a technician to ensure safety of you and your family. Safety of this water is not determined by the symptoms such as sickness. There exist some long term problems and grow over years. This comes as a result of well contamination. Your neighbor maybe enjoying safety but does not mean you safe too. Factors involved in determining the safety of such systems include surface and underground with construction of the well in mind. It is vital therefore to have constant well water testing.

Water quality changes depend on the season. Plenty of rains, being dry and refilling again and again are among the contributions of changes in quality. Tests are hence vital and acquired results should be kept safely for future reference. One should be responsible for a regular borehole test on his own private borehole.

Safety in these water systems can be ensured by fixing cracks in the casing. There are various harmful substances that cannot be seen with naked eyes or smell even in water tasting and looking okay. The substances present are; bacteria and chemicals. They get into the well through septic systems, fertilizers seeping into the underground causing contamination to H2O beneath.

Annual tests for bacteria are recommended. Once the well has been contaminated different kinds of diseases that include dysentery, hepatitis, giardiasis and salmonellosis are common. Vomiting, diarrhea and nausea are the most obvious symptoms that come with these diseases. Tests for the coliform bacteria should be done in order to determine the safety from bacteria.

Some of the bacteria do not essentially pose to bring diseases though their existence confirms that the system is already contaminated. In case of presence of coliform, it is recommended to boil the water at first before consuming or cooking and also disinfecting the whole system. The sewage system should be maintained properly so as to reduce the probabilities of fouling the entire well.

Once the results turn poor showing contamination, the water should be avoided at all costs until the contamination identified and treated and there after resampled. These results happen to be and instant health concern. If any bacteria is identified, you must take responsibility to treat before drinking it or even using it in preparation of food. Short term solution involves boiling before using it.

Long term treatment will be of greater value so as to be safe and in peace with your well. Various methods of effectively treating the well by removing several contaminants are available at disposal. With respect to the identified quality of harms identified the local DWO must be able to give you advice on the best form of treatment. Selecting of devices for treatment to make use of, follow ups and upkeep are what in most cases concerns the private owner.

The moment treatment is cleared it becomes important to do regular sampling so as to ensure safety standards are met. Long term measures should be aimed to do away with all the contaminants so as to ensure good health and a better life.




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