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How to Remove Bacteria From Your Well Water

Bacteria contamination in well water is pretty common. Here are 5 ways to deal with it. Maybe you’re in the …

Are self-test kits for bacteria worth it? When should you use a lab-grade test? We answer all your questions on …

Well water can appear gray due to various reasons. Mostly gray water is harmless but it feels gross to drink, …

Algae are plant-like bacteria that frequently occur in water bodies like ponds, rivers, lakes, springs, and streams. Algae are of …

Possible Causes behind Well Water Being Oily Iron Bacteria in Well Water EPA has not set a maximum contamination limit …

Common Causes of Black Sediment in Well Water Mineral Deposits Mineral deposits are usually the culprit behind well water problems. …

The most common well water problem is a white residue on appliances, plumbing fixtures, crockery items, and even clothes. Though …

Possible Causes behind Well Water Smelling like Sewage Bacteria in Drain Sewage smell only when you open your faucet is …

The general rule is that water with turbidity less than 30 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) can be treated with water …

8 Possible Causes & Solutions for Cloudy Well Water 1. Air Bubbles in Water – USGS mentions that cloudy well water …

Orange well water is commonly known as iron water. Apart from orange, well water can get yellow, cloudy, gray, or …

What is Arsenic? National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) states that arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is …

6 Ways to Remove Calcium (Water Hardness) from Well Water 1. Salt-Based Water Softener A salt-based water softener removes hardness …

How to Test for Sodium in Well Water? Sodium is a colorless and odorless contaminant. It may give a slightly …

Nitrate is a naturally occurring compound and is formed by the combination of nitrogen with oxygen and ozone. Nitrate can …