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Groundwater and Well Water

Well water comes from underground aquifers. The aquifer is drilled into, and pumps or buckets are used to retrieve the water. In village type settings, the well is often manual and shared with the community. In rural areas, usually only a single household has access to an electric well. Since it is groundwater in the aquifers, there are sometimes issues with hard water, pollution, and drought.

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Is well water good for plants?

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Well water will work best as it contains many minerals and nutrients that are filtered out of tap water.

Will well water with bleach added hurt plants?

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Water, yes. Bleach, absolutely not! All plants need at least some water in order to put on healthy growth. Bleach adds nothing to the micro-environment surrounding the plant and will, in fact, kill many of the microrhizzae that plants need to help them convert soil nutrients to a form that the plants can use.

In greenhouse plant production, it is important to sanitize the pots or containers between successive crops, so bleach can certainly be used for this purpose. One just needs to be certain that the containers receive a thorough rinsing before planting of the new crop.

Why does your well water turn tub green?

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It's the copper in old plumbing. The acidity of the water or just age can cause corrosion, releasing copper into the water. You can replace with PVC, or get a filtration system, or just drink bottled water, if you're concerned about it.

Can you put a fish in well water?

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It is better to pour water into flasks/bottles and leave it for a few days. Then you can pour it into your aquarium. But be careful not to disturb the sand or whatever you have at the bottom of the aquarium and also that the poured water is approximately the same temperature as the water already inside the bowl.

I do that with my fish.

... Of course, if your question concerned making fish drink the water, I think they won't mind whichever you use ;)

... And if you wanted to eat the fish, I guess you won't mind whichever water you use :)

Hope this helps.

What causes bad odor in well water?

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i would get it tested there might be sulpher in it or it may be polluted

Can dogs get sick from drinking well water?

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Since many homes have well water as their only source of water, it should be completely safe for a dog to drink. But if it's from a well that has been unused or open (not sealed off), then it should not be drunk by dogs or people since it could be infected with bacteria and parasites.

Is it bad to drink the yellow well water?

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Probably It is not a advisable to drink water without some sort of assurance of its safety

Where do we get clean water?

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There are different ways to get clean water,

-The old fashioned way is to boil it (this does not distill it, but does steralize it)

-You could always get a distiller that is easy to install on a tap

-Try Brita water filters, they work pretty well as well.

Is sulphurous well water safe to drink?

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Sulphur might smell and taste bad but it won't hurt you. Most well water in a wide majority of areas has sulphur in their water. Salt can help make the water taste better.

Can you cook with artesian water?

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If it is tested as good for human use you can. All well water should be lab tested before human consumption.

What must be done to groundwater to make it drinkable?

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It may be drinkable as is, or it may need filtering for various substances. A lab test should ALWAYS be done to to ascertain this.

It may be drinkable as is, or it may need filtering for various substances. A lab test should ALWAYS be done to to ascertain this.

Can you use baquacil with well water?

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Not recommended, Baquacil is a swimming pool, hydrogen peroxide (Potassium) based chemical. Baqua Spa is the recommended (Potassium) based spa chemical.

Can well water overflow?

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Yes, at that time You may need to replace the pop off valve. This valve is designed to relieve the pressure on the water heater if something should go haywire in the heating controls,before it explodes. They wear out like anything else. They cost less than 20 bucks.You may have to sweat the relief valve pipe loose and unscrew the old one from the tank. The unit will need to be shut down. The water supply will also need to be turned off.

What are the side effects of drinking chlorinated well water?

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High chlorine is not a factor depending on combined chlorine numbers....Combined chlorine should be around 0.0-2.0...if these are high, then your chlorine could have harmful effects such as red eyes or skin irritation....so it all depends on that number...also make sure that number is from a reliable source...

WebMD can drinking dirty well water cause paralysing effect in body joints?

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Possibly. -Don't take any chances, take a sample for lab analysis then fit appropriate filters .

Possibly. -Don't take any chances, take a sample for lab analysis then fit appropriate filters .

How do you fix rust in your well water?

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You should have used an iron sequestering agent if you were aware of the iron in the water. Filtering 24/7 until you have run the entire body of water thru the filter at least once.- called turn over. You must use the sequestering agent on a regular basis for this problem. Back wash the filter after 2 days of filtering and start with fresh filter media. DO NOT add chlorine especially liquid to the pool immediately after adding fill water. wait until you are sure that you have filtered for at least 6 to 8 hrs. k

Why doesn't well water freeze in the winter?

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Yes, it freezes just like any water.

Well water is not working in the house?

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A break in the line from curb to house, or from well to house. in some cases pressure reducers have a screen in it. Best is to start at one end and check for leaks, and if possible check for water pressure.

Why is well water safer to drink than river water?

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River water is open to contamination from animals. In a properly constructed well, water seeps through the soil, effectively filtering the water and blocking it from contamination.

I have a well and it's dug 25 ft deep and have a plastic run off pipe for water run round cement top I have 3 salamanders swimming in the well water?

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If you take care of your well properly you will not find animals in it. Chlorinate it now and every 3-4 months to stop this happening. If you do not understand these basics, Google 'Care of well' or similar