Wells and Pumps.
EPA recommends that all private wells are tested every 12 months to guarantee a continual supply of safe water.
Drinking water from private wells is at risk of contamination. It is estimated that up to 30% of private wells may be contaminated occasionally with E. coli (an indicator of recent pollution by human or animal waste).
As private wells are not regulated, it is up to the well owner to arrange to have their well tested.
To ensure that your drinking water is safe you should get it tested. Test it preferably at least once a year for bacterial contamination and once every three years for chemical contamination, especially after heavy rain. Remember, a test can only tell you about the quality of the water at the time of the test - the quality may change at different times. If concerned arrange for a retest of your water.
(Extract from EPA website, read the rest of this article here )
Contact Kearneys to organise your well cleaning and sterilisation .
We supply pumps from the following companies Grundfos , Lowara, Flygt, Ebara and Waterpac.
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