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well water???
hey guys, i am leaving the city to live on about 30 acres that back up to a national park, we will have no mail service and will be using a private well
i now in a downtown area in a neighborhood that houses 200 families, we have city water, i was wondering if anyone has used a well? is it safe drinking water? how will i know if its safe?
i now in a downtown area in a neighborhood that houses 200 families, we have city water, i was wondering if anyone has used a well? is it safe drinking water? how will i know if its safe?
We have well water. The local health department and water department said it was okay, but my husband is mr. over protective (I love him so much!) and installed a ultra violet light and a reverse osmosis system just to be on the safe side. And just to make sure we get the cleanest and best water we bought an Aqua Rain water filter system and also buy extra minerals and such to add to the water. If nothing else.. I would invest in an Aqua Rain water filter. You could literally dump sewer water (gross I know, and NO WAY in tookie I would just because of the thought) but you can dump that in there and it will be drinkable afterward.
The aqua rain filter system is a double kettle looking contraption that sits on anything (countertop, shelf, table, etc) and you pour water in the top and it filters to the bottom. It comes with 4 filters and we can get about 3 gallons a day with just 2. If we are in a pinch for a lot of consumable water we put all 4 filters in it and let it go to town!
The aqua rain filter system is a double kettle looking contraption that sits on anything (countertop, shelf, table, etc) and you pour water in the top and it filters to the bottom. It comes with 4 filters and we can get about 3 gallons a day with just 2. If we are in a pinch for a lot of consumable water we put all 4 filters in it and let it go to town!
It may be good to have a professional do a survey of the land as well. That way you can be prepared for the possibility of any neighbor's activities that might cause leakage into the will over time.
Just remember;
knowing is half the battle!!!
G.I. Joooooooe!!!
Just remember;
knowing is half the battle!!!
G.I. Joooooooe!!!
When I had my farm and a well we ensured we tested our water annually. We also had a system that the water went through as it entered the house that used some kind of special lighting that eliminated anything bad in the water (hubby knows more). We also needed a water softener as the water was quite hard but tasted delicious.
Where I used to live, we had an Artisian Well and the water was outstanding, I sure do miss is. We are on city water here, and UGH, it tastes horrible, I now buy bottled water. It may not be perfect, but it sure beats the other.
I am a licensed water treatment operator. The safety of the water in well depends on where it is and what's around you - besides the national park? How deep is the well? What type of aquifer is the water coming from? For instance, in our area in FL, our water comes from the Floridan aquifer, but even at that, the water varies from one area to another.
Not all well water is safe to drink and I would definitely advise you to get it tested, especially if there will children or elderly people drinking it. Your county extension service or public health department can help you get that done. The main thing you would want to test for, of course, is bacteria. Then you would want to test for nitrates and probably for hardness (which is calcium and/or magnesium). Depending on the results of those tests, you might want to go on get some other tests done.
You might also want to test for iron - don't be fooled - the iron content in water has absolutely NO health benefits... nor will it hurt you, but excess iron can stain your fixtures, clothing, etc and once set in, is very difficult to remove.
If you don't have an extension office or public health dept nearby, maybe you could contact a university or something that can help you. Some of the tests can be extremely expensive, such as those for pesticides and pcb's, so if there isn't something in the area that indicates a need for that testing you can likely skip that. Likewise for volatile organic compounds - if there isn't any petroleum based industry, etc near by, there probably is no need to test those.
Again, your county health department can tell whether or not there are issues with the water and if so, what they might be. Both EPA and State Dept of Env. Protection have very stringent rules on how much of certain things can be present in drinking water. Although the maximum levels pertain to "public" drinking water systems, such as municipalities, etc, they are good guidelines for everyone. You might try a web search for your state's Dept of Env. Protection and see what you can find out.
Good luck.
Not all well water is safe to drink and I would definitely advise you to get it tested, especially if there will children or elderly people drinking it. Your county extension service or public health department can help you get that done. The main thing you would want to test for, of course, is bacteria. Then you would want to test for nitrates and probably for hardness (which is calcium and/or magnesium). Depending on the results of those tests, you might want to go on get some other tests done.
You might also want to test for iron - don't be fooled - the iron content in water has absolutely NO health benefits... nor will it hurt you, but excess iron can stain your fixtures, clothing, etc and once set in, is very difficult to remove.
If you don't have an extension office or public health dept nearby, maybe you could contact a university or something that can help you. Some of the tests can be extremely expensive, such as those for pesticides and pcb's, so if there isn't something in the area that indicates a need for that testing you can likely skip that. Likewise for volatile organic compounds - if there isn't any petroleum based industry, etc near by, there probably is no need to test those.
Again, your county health department can tell whether or not there are issues with the water and if so, what they might be. Both EPA and State Dept of Env. Protection have very stringent rules on how much of certain things can be present in drinking water. Although the maximum levels pertain to "public" drinking water systems, such as municipalities, etc, they are good guidelines for everyone. You might try a web search for your state's Dept of Env. Protection and see what you can find out.
Good luck.
I was raised on well water. As far as how safe it is depends on what is around you and when the last time the well was cleaned. Is it a natural well that gets spring water or one in which you have water trucked in to keep it filled? If it is spring filled. Get it tested for pesticides and such that run off into our water systems. I was always scared as a kid to look down into the well. It was sooo dark and deep! EW! I can still feel it!
Definitely get it tested, especially if children will be drinking it. I never used to think of it much, but one time became engaged in conversation with a man who worked for a company that did large wells for cities and large commercial applications. There had been some concern stirred up by the media in the area about wells (farms surround the aquifers) and I asked if it was all just to get a story. I'll never forget his exact words, "buddy, it would scare the sh-t out of you if you knew what we found in some of those wells".
My well is 165 feet deep and there were some issues, I don't drink the water.
My well is 165 feet deep and there were some issues, I don't drink the water.
Get a water test for peace of mind. Also, keep in mind that your well will not be treated with flouride, so if you have children be sure the dentist gives them regular flouride treatments.
I grew up on well water. It was delicious. I wish my parents had known the flouride thing though!
jd
I grew up on well water. It was delicious. I wish my parents had known the flouride thing though!
jd
The last 2 or 3 houses we've bought that have well water, we insisted on a water test prior to closing.
But if you want, as Bon Bon said, call your local County Agricultural Extension Service. For a modest fee, they'll tell you exactly how to collect a sample for testing.
But if you want, as Bon Bon said, call your local County Agricultural Extension Service. For a modest fee, they'll tell you exactly how to collect a sample for testing.
Hi mtgoat911. Well water.....yummmm! : )
I was raised on a farm drinking well water and continue to this very day to drink un-filtered well water. The balance and health of "our" particular water (where I live) is perfect; so, I get all the wonderful benefits of good minerals, etc. that go with the purpose of drinking water.
We have a very good, safe and deep well. I've never had any safety issues with our well water. As a matter of fact, where I live, my well water is considered safer and less of a health risk than our city water.
However, keep in mind that not all water / wells are safe. You will need to find out if your particular well and water is indeed safe to drink from or, if it poses any health risks. The best way to find out is to have it checked by a professional. You can call the local Agricultural office and tell them that you want to have your well and drinking water inspected / tested for safety and they will be able to help you or direct you to someone that will. I do believe there is a fee to do this. But, believe me it would be worth knowing.
Congratulations on your new home. May you have many blessed years of happiness and peace there! : )
I was raised on a farm drinking well water and continue to this very day to drink un-filtered well water. The balance and health of "our" particular water (where I live) is perfect; so, I get all the wonderful benefits of good minerals, etc. that go with the purpose of drinking water.
We have a very good, safe and deep well. I've never had any safety issues with our well water. As a matter of fact, where I live, my well water is considered safer and less of a health risk than our city water.
However, keep in mind that not all water / wells are safe. You will need to find out if your particular well and water is indeed safe to drink from or, if it poses any health risks. The best way to find out is to have it checked by a professional. You can call the local Agricultural office and tell them that you want to have your well and drinking water inspected / tested for safety and they will be able to help you or direct you to someone that will. I do believe there is a fee to do this. But, believe me it would be worth knowing.
Congratulations on your new home. May you have many blessed years of happiness and peace there! : )
Green Acres is the place to be..lol...when the company drilled the well they test to see if it is safe to drink and if it is hard water which means that it has alot of minerals in it...so it should be safe to drink and usually taste better then city water
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