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For many homes that don’t have a connection to the municipal water system, a water well installation is the best source of water to supply the property. However, without the proper well maintenance, the water supply can become contaminated with a variety of substances. Often, even with the right support, contamination still happens, but installing the proper water treatment system helps filter out the most common ones.

Types of Contaminants Found in Well Installations

1. Radon

Even though it is a naturally occurring element, overexposure to this substance can cause health problems as serious as lung cancer. Because it is found in soil and rocks, it can penetrate a well installation, and since it’s colorless, odorless, and tasteless, it is especially challenging to detect without proper tools.

2. Fluoride

Although it is used to reduce tooth decay and is in most water supplies, too much in the drinking water causes the painful skeletal fluorosis condition. It finds its way into the well’s water through the natural geological composition of soils and bedrocks, which is why you should have the levels tested regularly.

3. E. Coli

Well InstallationDifferent types of sewage runoff contain this harmful contaminant, and consuming too much causes severe illness. Particularly problematic for wells near animal farmlands, if there’s a chance it’s contaminated your well, have it treated as soon as possible.

4. Nitrate & Nitrite

Often found in fertilizers and waste byproducts, these substances affect how oxygen works its way through the body. It does this by oxidizing iron in the blood and transforming hemoglobin to methemoglobin, which can’t carry oxygen. They often work their way into wells through groundwater movement and storm runoff.

5. Arsenic

Another naturally occurring substance, arsenic enters wells from natural deposits in the earth as well as industrial and agricultural pollution. When too much enters the water source, it leads to serious health problems such as cancer, heart conditions, and neurological issues.

 

While it’s challenging to prevent contaminants from infiltrating your well installation, you can stay safe by letting the brothers Dave and Jay Bick at Ace Drilling in Polson, MT, install the best water treatment system. As a family-owned and -operated company for more than 30 years, their systems help to filter out any harmful substances. They also help you avoid needing a replacement well by maintaining the quality of the water in your current one. Schedule a consultation by calling (406) 883-3300 or learn more about their services online.

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