2020年9月18日 · If your well water test reveals bacteria, the well and water system need to be disinfected. Non-scented chlorine bleach is often used to disinfect a bacterial contaminated well. Take the following steps to achieve an effective well disinfection.

2022年10月21日 · Shock chlorination is the process by which home water systems such as wells, springs, and cisterns are disinfected using household liquid bleach (or chlorine). Shock chlorination is the most widely recommended means of treating bacterial contamination in home water systems. When Should Shock Chlorination Be Used? Shock chlorination is recommended:

The most common method of disinfecting a well involves using chlorine bleach, a powerful disinfectant that’s effective against a wide range of microbial contaminants. Chlorinating a well with bleach is a straightforward process, but it must be performed carefully to achieve the desired level of disinfection.

Disinfection is a process of killing or inactivating microorganisms to make water safe for drinking. It can also eliminate nuisance bacteria that can cause unpleasant tastes and odors. Bleaching and shock chlorination are a way to disinfect your well using chlorine bleach.

2024年10月14日 · This is a step-by-step procedure for disinfecting your water well and plumbing systems using chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite). The information comes from a Fact Sheet by MN Dept. of Health. Make sure the well pump isn't contaminating your well before adding it back after your disinfection process.

Overview: Use ordinary liquid laundry bleach to shock chlorinate the water system. Determine how much bleach to use, then pour the bleach down the well and circulate it through the whole water distribution system. Wait 6 – 12 hours for the chlorine to work, then flush the chlorinated water from your well and pipes. Retest the water after 2-3 ...

2022年2月6日 · Gather a garden hose, clean bucket, goggles, rubber gloves, bottled water and bleach for use in chlorinating your well. This fact sheet provides guidance to well owners about how to disinfect a domestic water well and distribution system.

Chlorination disinfects your well by destroying unhealthy bacteria and microorganisms and removing dissolved iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide. It can be managed easily at home with common household bleach and food grade white vinegar.

We provide a table explaining the quantity of bleach needed to disinfect a well, and a table comparing the 3 Common Well Water Disinfectants: Chloramine, Chlorine and Chlorine Dioxide. We include a detailed description of the well shocking procedure using household bleach to sterilize well water and water equipment.

Purchase unscented household bleach (5% to 6% sodium hypochlorite). Never use scented bleach or chlorine-free bleach. Turn off the well pump. Remove the well cap. Protect any electrical cables, to prevent the risk of electrical shock.