How do you know if your well water is safe to drink?
Solution:
Take samples and have your well water tested!
Quick Facts:
- The maximum acceptable concentration of E. coli
is 0 per 100 mL of water
- More than 10 total coliforms bacteria per 100 mL is not safe to
drink!
- Must be less than 1 NTU of turbidity
- Naturally occurring minerals affects water hardness, taste,
odour, and colour. These aesthetic problems do not indicate that it is
hazardous to human health. But you may want to test your water to be on the
safe side
- In addition to microbiological contaminants, chemical
contaminants can pose a health risk!
Click here:
For guidance to well water treatment and maintenance
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/water-eau/well-puits-eng.php
TEST YOUR WELL WATER FREQUENTLY
