Well Water FAQs

QUESTION

ANSWER

How do I Chlorinate my well?

1. Start by adding a gallon of bleach to the well by pouring it down the well head.

2. Turn on all the faucets in the house. Keep the faucets running until the smell of the bleach is present at each faucet.

3. Turn the faucets off and don't turn back on for at least 48 hours (recommended).

4. When the 48 hours are up, turn all the faucets back on and run them until there is no longer any smell of bleach.

Note: It is recommended that you chlorinate your well at least every six months.

What are primary constituents?

Primary constituents are considered health concerns. They are Arsenic, Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate, & Bacteria (Total Coliform & E. Coli).

What are secondary constituents?

Secondary constituents are not considered health concerns. They are comprised of all constituents other than the primaries.

What is a mg/L?

A mg/L is milligram per liter & is equal to a ppm.

What does Nitrate as Nitrogen mean?

Nitrate reported by weight of Nitrogen.

What causes hard water?

Hard water is the result of Calcium & Magnesium.

How do I convert from mg/L to grains per gallon (gpg)?

1.0mg/L = 0.058419gpg. To convert from mg/L to gpg use the following example:

1.0mg/L x 0.0584gpg/mg/L = 1.0gpg