When filtering your water, you must not only think about the liquid you drink, but also the water that you use to take a bath or shower, wash your dishes and clothes, and brush your teeth. Filtration is important for any water that you may ingest or touch. Use the following guide to help you understand clean water, schedule a well inspection, and see if you could benefit from a filtration system.

How to Maintain Your Well

Have a team of professionals inspect the strength of your well’s foundation and determine that the components are secure. After the well inspection, ask the team to perform regular maintenance checks to ensure your water is safe to drink and your well is protected. 

Keep an eye out for what goes on around your well. For example, pesticides, fertilizers, degreasers, fuels, and other pollutants near the well can affect the water. If your well is located near any of these contaminants, make sure to filter and test your water regularly. Properly dispose of the chemicals you use and move any waste storage units 50 to 250 feet away from the well.

Best Ways to Filter

You can choose to use a Reverse Osmosis Water filtration system. This whole-house filtration system catches sediment and materials that can block or harm the filters and contaminate your water. This system contains multiple filters to ensure that sand, rust, and dirt don’t get into your drinking water.

You can also choose to install an Ultra Violet Treatment system. The UV treatment attacks the DNA in bacteria’s cells and stops them from reproducing. Since it destroys the harmful particles in your well water, the system does not need a physical filter. It cleans the water from the inside out.

These whole-house filtration systems will also come with water softeners that reduce mineral buildup that sources from hard water. Softeners remove calcium and magnesium ions, which commonly accumulate in wells. If you notice your sinks and drains stain, you most likely have hard water issues and would benefit from a water softener. 

Kuser Well Drilling in Canton, PA, can help you filter your water and keep you and your family safe. For over 50 years, they’ve provided customers with a range of services, including water pumps, well inspections, plumbing hardware, and water filtration. Whether you require repairs, advice, or a brand-new system, they can lend a hand. Call (570) 673-8189 with any questions or visit their website for more information.