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By Minnie Whitley


If you happen to get drinking water from a well, it is advisable to get it tested by a lab to be sure if it is safe for you and your household. You do not have to get sick to know the water is not safe. Some health problems are long term and develop over years. This is due to some certain contaminants found in boreholes. Never assume that because your neighbor well is safe after testing that yours is safe too. Some factors that like underground geology and surface, construction of the borehole and the depth determines the its safety. Therefore it is advisable to have regular well water testing.

This can change seasonally in terms of quality. The heavy rains, the system running dry and refilling it as well as over time are some of the factors responsible for water change in quality. The testing is therefore vital and the got results ought to be stored for future reference. It should be noted that individuals owning a private borehole is their responsibility to ensure regular borehole test has taken place.

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.

Annual tests for bacteria are recommended. Once the well has been contaminated different kinds of diseases that include dysentery, hepatitis, giardiasis and salmonellosis are common. Vomiting, diarrhea and nausea are the most obvious symptoms that come with these diseases. Tests for the coliform bacteria should be done in order to determine the safety from bacteria.

Such bacteria do not necessarily mean to cause diseases, but their presence confirms surface contamination into the system. If the coliform are found, the H2O should first be boiled before drinking or even cooking and again disinfecting the system. If the sewage is properly maintained it reduces the chances of contaminating the well.

If the results turns out as poor indicating pollution then the well ought to be shunned at all cost until the contaminants are identified and treated and resampled thereafter. The results turn to be an immediate concern on health. Supposing any bacteria is recognized an accountability to treat the aqua before drinking or also using it in food preparation must be well taken. Among the available short term solution is boiling before drinking or pouring water guard products.

Long term treatment will be of greater value so as to be safe and in peace with your well. Various methods of effectively treating the well by removing several contaminants are available at disposal. With respect to the identified quality of harms identified the local DWO must be able to give you advice on the best form of treatment. Selecting of devices for treatment to make use of, follow ups and upkeep are what in most cases concerns the private owner.

The time the treatment is done it becomes imperative to do a consistent sampling in a bid to ensure safety methods are met. Long term steps must be aimed at so as to do away with the contaminants in order to ensure a better health and life.




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