Cloudy well water is usually caused by one of two things: tiny trapped gas bubbles or actual material suspended in the water. Ordinary air bubbles are generally harmless and disappear…
PFAS in well water cannot be detected by taste, smell, or appearance. The only reliable way to know whether your well is affected is to order a specialized laboratory test;…
Nitrates in well water are the most common chemical contamination problem in many agricultural areas. The water can look, smell, and taste normal while containing enough nitrate to endanger an…
What an arsenic result can tell you Arsenic can enter groundwater from minerals and rocks, and from industrial or agricultural activities. Clear water and the absence of a smell or…
A positive test for coliform bacteria in well water does not necessarily mean the water has already made someone sick. It does mean the well’s protective barriers may have been…
The pressure tank sits between your well pump and the plumbing in your house. When it stops doing its job, the symptoms are hard to miss: the pump starts every…
Shock chlorination is a temporary treatment for bacterial contamination. It does not repair a damaged well or remove chemical contaminants. This educational guide explains the Vermont Department of Health method…
The color of a well-water stain is a useful clue to what is dissolved in the water. Orange and rust-colored stains usually mean iron. Black or dark-brown stains usually point…
Well-inspection quotes can cover different combinations of site review, system measurements, water sampling, laboratory work, travel, and reporting. Ask each provider to identify the exact scope and state the currency—USD…
A well running dry does not necessarily mean the aquifer is gone. Most often, it means the water level has fallen below the pump intake because of drought, a seasonal…
If your well water smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, the odor is usually hydrogen sulfide gas, written chemically as H2S. At the concentrations normally encountered in residential well water,…
Well-pump replacement quotes can cover different combinations of equipment, labour, removal, testing, and site work. Ask each provider to state the currency—USD for a U.S. project or CAD for a…
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