Reasons to Get a Water Well Chlorination
Well chlorination is beneficial in eliminating other issues related to water quality, like foul smells and bad tastes.
Private well owners are responsible for maintaining their water quality as the well water does not go through a treatment process like municipal water. Well water can contain lead, nitrate, sulfate, fluoride, chlorine, VOCs, coliform bacteria, and other toxins. Therefore, preventative maintenance goes a long way in protecting the family from getting exposed to harmful and disease-causing bacteria and other contaminants.
Regular well water testing can help well owners maintain cleanliness and prevent illnesses. Many well owners also perform chlorination regularly to disinfect the water.
What is water well chlorination?
Professionals use chlorination, or shock chlorination, to disinfect water well. It involves adding chlorine to the water well to kill microorganisms that can enter the well water system from various sources and cause diseases like hepatitis, typhoid, dysentery, and cholera. Well chlorination is also beneficial in eliminating other issues related to water quality, like foul smells and bad tastes.
The chlorination chemicals are left in the water for a specific time, after which the water is flushed out of the system. After chlorination, the well water is tested again to find traces of any remaining bacteria. The chlorination process can be performed repeatedly to improve the water quality.
When to consider chlorination
Here are the top situations that demand the treatment of well water:
Changes in the taste and smell of water
Excessive rainfall or flooding
Water seems muddy, cloudy, or discolored
The presence of coliform bacteria is detected in well water test results
After well repairs or other plumbing work
As a rule of thumb, it is best to disinfect the well annually as a part of regular maintenance. Chlorination is highly beneficial in eliminating waterborne diseases.
Signs a water well needs chlorination
Apart from the previous reasons, other reasons indicate it is time to consider water well chlorination. Some of them are:
Loss of water pressure
The presence of excess iron bacteria in water can result in clogs and low water pressure. Iron bacteria can clog pipes when it builds up on the sides of the pipes and prevent water from flowing smoothly. Chlorination will help remove the iron bacteria and unclog the pipes.
Symptoms of illness
If one or more family members experience digestive issues, contaminated drinking water can be the potential cause. There are chances that bacteria might be present in water, causing problems with the digestive system. Test and perform chlorination if bacteria are present.
The build-up of slimy residue
Excess iron bacteria in the water can result in slimy residue in places where the water sits, like the inside of the toilet.
Stains on laundry
If the clothes get stains after washing, there is a high chance that the water has excessive iron bacteria. If the pipes are not rusty, the well water requires chlorination.
Purchasing a home with a well
If someone is purchasing a home with an existing water well, it is advisable to go for well water chlorination. Doing so will prevent problems resulting from poor water quality.
Safeguard the household's water quality
If the well water requires chlorination, it is best to hire experienced professionals. They have the right knowledge to carry out the process efficiently. If the water test confirms the bacteria, professionals can perform chlorination to improve the water quality.
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