If you are a homeowner who relies on a private well, environmental factors, such as heavy rainfall, can lead to some concerns and heavy downpours can affect the safety of your water. Below, our water treatment team at Total Mechanical Systems shares a handy guide on how rain can affect your well water.
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Contamination
During heavy rainfall, your well can be submerged by flooding, putting your well water at a higher risk of contamination. One significant possible contaminant is coliform bacteria. While most of them are harmless, there are disease-causing bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal distress and flu-like symptoms, such as fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Therefore, if your well has been submerged by flooding, we recommend having your well inspected to see if the appearance, smell, or taste of the drinking water has changed.
Water Discoloration
If you have noticed brown or cloudy water coming out of your faucets after a bout of heavy rainfall, this could mean surface water is leaking into your well. This water discoloration could cause health issues if the runoff from your property or neighbors contains pesticides, fertilizer, or animal waste. These can carry fecal coliform and E. Coli, which can cause severe bacterial infections that could seriously affect the health of children and the elderly. An experienced water treatment technician should test this discolored water to fix and test the discolored water.
Acidity
Acid rain forms when water droplets in clouds collide with contaminants in the air, such as sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide. Acid rain can seep into the groundwater and your water well after a storm. Acidic groundwater is corrosive, causing your plumbing, fixtures, and appliances to corrode. Over time, the erosion of your plumbing can weaken the walls of your pipes or create holes through which water can seep into your home. If you think your water well contains acidic groundwater, a FREE WATER TEST is recommended to help avoid damage to your property.
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Whether your drinking water comes from a well or a public water supply, at Total Mechanical Systems, we strive to achieve the highest water quality from that system. With years of experience providing water treatments throughout Connecticut homes and businesses, we understand the most common water problems and how to solve them. From water testing to purification, we have solutions for every water system. So, if you’re ready to save money on bottled water by making sure every sip of water at your home or business is as crisp, pure, and refreshing as possible, and you want to ensure the safety and cleanliness of your water, contact the premier water treatment company in Connecticut, Total Mechanical Systems, to find a treatment that fits your needs.
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Source: https://www.northfloridawatersystems.com/how-rain-affects-your-well-water/
