Importance Of Well Water Testing And Contamination

By Minnie Whitley


In order to determine whether the water from wells is safe for consumption and households, it is prudent that you take a sample to a lab for accurate confirmation on safety. In some cases health problems develop gradually over the years and become fatal once they reach full blast. It is unwise to come into conclusion that your borehole is free from contamination just because the borehole of your neighbor has tested to be safe. Factors such as underground geology including surface, well construction as well as how deep it goes all contribute to aqua safety. It is thus highly advisable that your regularly conduct a well water testing so as to be safe from water borne diseases.

The quality changes seasonally. During the heavy rains, refilling after a long dry spell are some of the key factors that contributes to change in quality of the H2O. It is of great importance to carry out testing and the outcome preserved to be used as reference in the future. Regular testing should be the responsibility of the owner. Testing should be on regular basis.

An ideal step to safety is by ensuring that you fix the cracks on the cover. The water may appear safe and taste normal but several dangerous matters that have no taste or odour may be present, chemicals and bacteria constitute such matters. They may find their entry through septic systems or fertilizer seeps hence contamination of underground water.

The recommended solution which is long term is to take water test on yearly basis. The contaminated H2O has various infectious diseases like dysentery, hepatitis, giardiasis and salmonellosis. The symptoms coming with these diseases include diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. The coliform bacteria testing help in accessing the harmful 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.

If it happens that the results are prove of contamination, the water must not be used until the bacteria is identified and treated accordingly and after resampling ought to be done. The results pose an immediate health concern. The responsibility to ensure treatment is done before usage lies with the owner. The short term remedy to this problem is to have the H2O boiled before use

In order to be in peace and safe with your borehole, long term treatment care will be of an important value. There are numerous available ways of treatment that are up for grabs. The best method of treatment should be advised on by the local DWO on the basis of the found harm. Selection of tools for use, follow ups and maintenance are what in most situations worries 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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