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agriculture and drinking water quality for private wells

How Does Agriculture Pollute Private Wells?

If you live near agriculture, should you be worried about your drinking water? Explore your potential contaminant risks, along with how to best test and treat your water.

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Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contamination

Ultimate Guide to Well Water Contaminants

The guide to well water contamination covers common well water contaminants—like cloudiness or weird smells and tastes—and well water testing

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how do i test my well water? - BLG127

How Do I Test My Well Water in a Lab?

Learn about well water testing, including sampling procedures, what to test your well water for, and how often you should test your well water.

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ultimate guide to private well maintenance - BLG114

The Ultimate Guide to Well Ownership & Maintenance

Is well water safe to drink? That depends on your well maintenance routine. This in-depth guide to ownership and maintenance covers everything from water well inspection and protection to well...

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Guide to Shock Chlorination for Private Wells

Shock Chlorination: Quick Guide to Disinfecting Your Well Water

Shock chlorination is an affordable way to address contamination from coliform bacteria in well water. Read this detailed guide on the process

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quick guide to septic tanks and well water

Quick Guide: Protecting Well Water Through Proper Septic Tank Care

How can you tell when a septic tank is full? Can septic systems contaminate groundwater? In this quick guide, you'll learn how to protect your well water from septic tank...

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What To Do About Acidic Well Water

What To Do About Acidic Well Water

Acidic well water is a relatively common issue among well owners. But what does it mean to have acidic well water? Should you be concerned? The EPA recommends that the...

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quick guide to coliform in well water

Quick Guide: Coliform Bacteria in Well Water

Coliform bacteria like E. coli are some of the most common contaminants found in well water across the U.S. Find out what you need to know about fecal contamination and...

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