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Well water has been filtered through layers of rock and sand, so there is less dirt and bacteria in the water. River water has stuff fall in all the time (like dirt and tree branches and animal poop and pee!).
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Is artesian well water better than other well water?
Artesian water is usually cleaner than other well water
Why is well water cleaner?
Cleaner than what . - Well water is often, but NOT always cleaner than surface water. Always get a lab test to ensure water is fit for humans, DON'T just assume it is, your family's health is at risk.
Is well water more reliable than surface water?
Yes, much cleaner. Surface water is full of dangerous things
Why is well water safer to drink than river water?
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.
What would you prefer well water or lake water?
Well water is usually cleaner of impurities
Is water well for underground water or surface water?
Underground water is cleaner.
Why do you have to take care of rivers?
Rivers often provide important tributaries from smaller streams or similar bodies of water. This means that a clean river will translate to cleaner drinking water for citizens as well as wildlife.
What does it mean if a river is described as turgid?
When a river turns turgid, it means that it is flooding. There is a lot of water than the river is overflowing. Turgid can also be used in a different sense to describe individuals as well.
What are the uses importance of River Nile?
Well. There is water. People drink water. People drink water from the river. Also. There is water. People sail boats on water. People sail boast on the river.
Is it safe to drink out of a river?
No. If you have a good knowledge of the source of water-flow, then a river may be an acceptable source of clean water. River water is unsafe for many reasons. Often river water will sit in pools, or come from may types of sewage run-off. The sources of water are often contaminated. River water is also contaminated with other bacteria as well as animal excrement. It is recommended to filter, then boil river water before drinking. Running water in general should be safer than standing water, but certain elements can also taint this water.
Which one do you think is safer for drinking well water or river water why?
I'm not entirely sure, I've never heard of such a question. But I would think river water, because I've heard that rust or coin material have a serious effect on water witch may cause sudden stroke or death sometimes even commas after 2-4 days after drinking well water. So basicicly yes, I prefer river water would be much more safer to drink than well water. Hope I've helped.
What river do cotton farmers get water out of?
well,actually it depends on where they are.
