Hello All,
We are new to well water. Been using city water our entire lives. We purchased a 14 year old home near Annapolis, Maryland roughly 6 months ago that has been vacant while we have had renovations ongoing. Additionally, the previous owners were probably not spending much time in the house prior to selling it. So not constant or much water use for at least 8 months. The house is 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths but we will be adding an additional ADA bathroom. 4 people will be living in it, one with autoimmune disease. 1 or 2 dogs in the near future.
In June of this year, we had the required coliform and e.coli bacterial tests done and passed as absent. We also had nitrate and nitrite tested and they were not detected.
All water related equipment appears to be 14 years old, working and assumed and not serviced within the last year. We have been adding salt to the water softener even though no one is living there and have sulfur smell in both hot and cold water.
Water equipment:
1” inlet cpvc
Pressure Tank: Amtrol X302 86 gallon
Filter: 2”x10”
Neutralizer: Autotroll timer
Softner: Autotroll timer
UV Light – ATS DWS-8VE
We’ve had the water tested by 2 water companies who recommend replacing our entire system because of age:
Raw Treated
Hardness 7 to 8 0
Iron 2 to 6 0.3 to 1.0
PH 6 to 7.3 6.5 to 7
TDS 113 to 140
From my readings on this site, it appears that a comprehensive water test such as a kit90 should be done prior to any equipment changes. Should anything be done, including shocking the well, prior to the water test? Do you folks generally recommend replacing equipment that seems to be working and not leaking just because of its age?
I have been researching sulfur control. All of the local water treatment companies I have contacted recommend chlorine injection or aeration. None has any significant experience with hydrogen peroxide injection. I realize that we have been consuming chlorinated water all of our lives but I am concerned about my kid with autoimmune disease. From my readings, hydrogen peroxide seems to the safest and most effective, aeration second but is often not 100% successful, and third chlorine. What do you folks recommend and what issues should I be concerned with?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Neil
We are new to well water. Been using city water our entire lives. We purchased a 14 year old home near Annapolis, Maryland roughly 6 months ago that has been vacant while we have had renovations ongoing. Additionally, the previous owners were probably not spending much time in the house prior to selling it. So not constant or much water use for at least 8 months. The house is 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths but we will be adding an additional ADA bathroom. 4 people will be living in it, one with autoimmune disease. 1 or 2 dogs in the near future.
In June of this year, we had the required coliform and e.coli bacterial tests done and passed as absent. We also had nitrate and nitrite tested and they were not detected.
All water related equipment appears to be 14 years old, working and assumed and not serviced within the last year. We have been adding salt to the water softener even though no one is living there and have sulfur smell in both hot and cold water.
Water equipment:
1” inlet cpvc
Pressure Tank: Amtrol X302 86 gallon
Filter: 2”x10”
Neutralizer: Autotroll timer
Softner: Autotroll timer
UV Light – ATS DWS-8VE
We’ve had the water tested by 2 water companies who recommend replacing our entire system because of age:
Raw Treated
Hardness 7 to 8 0
Iron 2 to 6 0.3 to 1.0
PH 6 to 7.3 6.5 to 7
TDS 113 to 140
From my readings on this site, it appears that a comprehensive water test such as a kit90 should be done prior to any equipment changes. Should anything be done, including shocking the well, prior to the water test? Do you folks generally recommend replacing equipment that seems to be working and not leaking just because of its age?
I have been researching sulfur control. All of the local water treatment companies I have contacted recommend chlorine injection or aeration. None has any significant experience with hydrogen peroxide injection. I realize that we have been consuming chlorinated water all of our lives but I am concerned about my kid with autoimmune disease. From my readings, hydrogen peroxide seems to the safest and most effective, aeration second but is often not 100% successful, and third chlorine. What do you folks recommend and what issues should I be concerned with?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Neil