Jeremytl
Scientist
Folks:
Its been a while since I used the forum. Last time I did, it was a huge help. I am now looking <hopefully> to get some answers about my well water.
Before we moved in 2 years ago, we had the water tested. It came up with bacteria (septic tank nearby) and well is only 60' deep. They treated it, I think by basically dumping some clorox down it and retested. Second test showed clean water. We use a brita pitcher in the house and drink A LOT of the well water. Without having to re-test using a lab (to save $) can I just assume that it probably has bacteria again and routinely flush it with some bleach? And if so, what is the process to do this? The water seems to taste fine but I can't help but think about it seeing that we drink so much of it. Thanks for your help.
Its been a while since I used the forum. Last time I did, it was a huge help. I am now looking <hopefully> to get some answers about my well water.
Before we moved in 2 years ago, we had the water tested. It came up with bacteria (septic tank nearby) and well is only 60' deep. They treated it, I think by basically dumping some clorox down it and retested. Second test showed clean water. We use a brita pitcher in the house and drink A LOT of the well water. Without having to re-test using a lab (to save $) can I just assume that it probably has bacteria again and routinely flush it with some bleach? And if so, what is the process to do this? The water seems to taste fine but I can't help but think about it seeing that we drink so much of it. Thanks for your help.