Well Water Filtration Removes Harmful Bacteria and Contaminants
Well Water Filtration Systems are an essential component of your water well system. Nothing is as important as the quality of your water supply. For many of our neighbors in our service areas, this means accessing well water through various types of water well pumps.
Water that comes from a well is susceptible to a variety of contaminants. Some of these occur naturally, and others may be man-made. Because well water can become contaminated with lead, nitrates, bacteria such as coliforms, and potentially dangerous organic compounds, it’s advisable to have a well water filtration system.
Several types of well water filtration systems address specific contaminants in your water. The only way to be sure of which filtration system is right for your well is to have your well water tested by a professional water testing company. The expert plumbers at Fehl Safe Water Treatment have been testing and evaluating well water since 1981.
Common Reasons Why You Need a Customized Well Water Filtration System
- Your well is located on property used for agricultural purposes. When livestock are present, water should be routinely checked for bacteria. Agricultural environments where fertilizers are used can also increase the likelihood of arsenic, nitrates, sulfates, chloride, lead, and sodium.
Wells come in all sizes, depending on the situation and the required level of consumption.
- Wells of different sizes pump water at different rates. Our technicians will evaluate the flow rate from your well’s pump. Most well-water filtration systems are self-cleaning and require a minimum flow rate. If your existing well produces only 7 or 8 gallons per minute, but a treatment system requires 10 gallons per minute, the system will eventually fail. It takes a trained professional to analyze your situation and create a customized filtration solution.
- Water pressure also plays a key role in determining the proper well water filtration system. Installing a water treatment system for your well will reduce the water pressure. The last thing you want is to install the wrong filtration system and reduce water pressure in your bathrooms, kitchen, and appliances.
Reliable Solutions for Common Well Water Issues
- Water that smells like rotten eggs is a common sign of sulfur in your well supply. Sulfur, along with other chemicals and metals, can affect both water quality and taste. Proper filtration removes these contaminants, improving smell and delivering cleaner, better-tasting water.
- Filtration systems effectively remove substances such as heavy metals, fluoride, and chlorine that can aggravate or cause skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
- Bottled water can be very expensive. A typical family of 4, where each member drinks 3 bottles of water a day, could save between $500 and $700 a year.
- Because a filtration system removes minerals, chemicals, and heavy metals from your water, your appliances will last longer. Compared to repairing or replacing a dishwasher, washing machine, or refrigerator, water filtration systems are a bargain.
- Use less soap for bathing, washing dishes, or clothes. You’ll not only use less soap, which saves you money, but your clothes will also last longer, and dishes won’t have smelly deposits on them
