DIY: Water Well Treatment
Well water is usually clean and safe to drink. However, contamination can occur if the well casings are not installed properly or when there is a break in the casing. The most common problems of well water are acid, iron, odor and hardness. Well water must be tested on a regular basis and treated if the aforementioned problems are present. You can order testing kits from any online water treatment supplier. The kits include instructions for testing and provides laboratory results. The type of treatment would depend upon the problem you are experiencing in your well water. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Water analysis test kits
- Water treatment systems
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Instructions
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Look for the signs of acidic well water by noting blue-green staining in your sinks and bathtubs, or corrosion of your copper plumbing and brass fixtures. Test for the level of acid in your water. If you get a result of 7.0, your water is considered acidic. Neutralize the water with an acid neutralizer filter, which is a blend of chemicals that dissolves in your water and make it less acidic and less corrosive. Or you can also install a chemical feed system that releases chemicals into your water to neutralize the acid.
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Look for signs of too much iron in your well water by noting orange or brown stains on your sinks, bathtubs and laundry. Test for the level of iron in your water, and also measure the pH level, levels of manganese, sulfur and hardness. Install an iron treatment system, such as a filtration tank, which uses minerals to filter the water. You can also treat the problem using a water softening system or an aeration system.
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Identify the type of odor you smell when you notice an unpleasant odor in your water. Treat a "rotten egg" odor with either chlorine injection or aeration. Treat a musty, fishy odor with activated carbon filtration or chlorination followed by carbon filtration.
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Look for signs of hard water. These signs can be white scale buildup in plumbing fixtures and dingy laundry. Treat hard water with a water softener or a water conditioner system.
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Tips & Warnings
When you install a water treatment device in your home, make sure it is installed and operated as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
Conduct follow-up testing several times during the first year after installation of a home water treatment system.
When you select a water treatment system, make sure it is effective and safe by choosing water treatment devices that have NSF or ANSI certification.
References
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