Well chlorination is a form of water treatment that disinfects and eliminates bacterial contamination from your home water system. While this process is common and has many benefits, you may have some questions about it. Here’s more about the well chlorination process.

What You Should Know About Well Chlorination

How does well chlorination work?

Well chlorination is the process of disinfecting your well with chlorine to eliminate disease-causing bacteria and other unwanted organisms that can cause your water to have unappealing tastes and odors. It also eliminates slime buildup in your well and keeps the system running smoothly. To ensure that it’s done properly, leave the work to professionals.

Do you need well chlorination?

Well chlorination is most useful when a new well is installed or when test results indicate the presence of bacteria. However, it can also be used after a well system has been opened for maintenance, in the instance of a flood or standing water, or after a severe rainfall that’s left the well water cloudy or muddy. 

What are the benefits?

This water treatment process greatly decreases the chance of microbiological fouling. This contamination can lead to water safety issues or a complete well failure. Additionally, it prevents biofilm damage to your well.

How effective is well chlorination?

Well chlorination isn’t recommended to treat recurring bacteria problems. However, it can be effective in cleaning out one-time contamination or used as a general disinfectant.

Issues like a malfunctioning septic system, an absence of a well cap, or an improper well location can reduce the effectiveness of chlorination and cause consistent contamination issues.

 

If you have more questions about well chlorination, reach out to Werner Well & Pump Service LLC in New Milford, CT, and ask about their water treatment services. This family-owned company offers everything from well and pump inspections to water filtration and pump installation. With fully licensed contractors and a focus on top-notch customer service, they’ll provide timely, efficient work to keep your home running smoothly. Visit their website to learn more about their services or call (860) 354-0290 to schedule an appointment today.