After a well pump installation, it’s crucial to provide proper maintenance to ensure that your water supply is free of diseases and safe to drink as well as bathe and cook with. Those who don’t follow a regular care routine, which includes getting annual inspections, may incur health issues. Here are three diseases that can be found in contaminated water.

How Well Water Can Make You Sick

1. Giardia

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, giardia is an intestinal parasite that is found all over the U.S. Water contamination from agricultural runoff or sewage issues can cause this unique disease, which makes people ill with stomach-flu-like symptoms. After well pump installation, giardia can be managed with point-of-use filters that perform reverse osmosis or feature 1 micron or smaller pores.

2. Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a liver disease that is contagious and can enter drinking water from exposure to infected humans, sewer overflows, or stormwater. It’s crucial to ensure your water filtration system and well pump installation are performed by experienced professionals to mitigate the risk of contracting hepatitis A. Wells that contain the virus will need to be disinfected and then flushed to kill the disease-carrying germs. Performing annual well tests will help reduce the likelihood of this problem occurring in your home. 

3. E. Coli

There are thousands of types of Escherichia coli, but one strain is the most famous for creating a poison that can cause severe diarrhea, stomach cramping, fatigue, fever, and bloody stools. Well water may become infected with E. coli if it contains waste from infected animals or humans and is most likely to occur if a well is shallow, surrounded by floodwater, or near agricultural runoff. 

Homeowners who need a well pump installation or inspection should contact Kuser Well Drilling in Bradford County, PA. Their company has been in business since 1968 providing top-notch well drilling and maintenance services thanks to high-quality technology and skilled, experienced contractors. Call (570) 673-8189 or visit the website for information on their services on water filtration systems, plumbing hardware, pressure tanks, and water pumps.