There’s nothing more satisfying on a hot day than a refreshing glass of ice-cold water. And when you fill from your tap, you expect nothing but the purest water to come from your well. If the quality of your water isn’t what it should be, though, the well drilling experts at Dalmik Well Drilling in Putnam, CT, have a few pieces of advice for improving it.

Test Regularly

Testing reveals a wide array of problems with well water since it’s constantly changing over time due to human-made and environmental factors. A hard water test will show if your magnesium and calcium levels are too high, while a pH test tells you if your water is too acidic from rainfall or nearby mining operations. If you’re unsure which test is right for you, call Dalmik Well Drilling to determine which one you need.

Treat Water

Once you receive your water analysis, you will know exactly how to treat it. Treating water will improve its quality by removing impurities, such as excess minerals. The most common way to treat your well water involves shock chlorination. In this process, household bleach or chlorine is added to the well to disinfect the water of any impurities, leaving nothing behind but clean, refreshing water.

Remove Contaminants

Waste can enter wells and contaminate water. Contaminants such as fertilizers, pesticides, sewage runoff, chemicals, and agricultural seepage all decrease water quality. Keep these items as far away from your well as possible. If in doubt, special soil tests will show if the ground near your well has been contaminated so you know which treatments and applications are needed to correct the situation.

You deserve only clean, refreshing water, and Dalmik Well Drilling can ensure your well produces exactly that. Call them today at (800) 922-6220 to keep your water at the highest quality possible, or view their wide range of well drilling services on their website.