Drinking Water Contamination

 

Bacteria

 

Coliform and E. coli in your Drinking Water

FACT:  Coliform and E. Coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated

                                        with human or animal wastes.

 

       FACT:  Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as, diarrhea, cramps, nausea,

                                  headaches, or other symptoms.

 

       FACT:  Businesses operating from a spring or well are required to test for Total Coliform once per quarter.

                                 Residential homes should test once per year or if anything is altered with your water system.

 

       FACT:  To prevent contamination of a water source, chlorination or ultraviolet disinfection can be used.

 

What to do next?
	1. Schedule a visit from a Clear Water Filtration technician to sample your water and send to the lab for analysis.
	2. If bacteria test is positive, look into ways contamination could have occurred. Call Clear Water Filtration for water system audit.
	3. Shock well or spring with liquid bleach. Call Clear Water Filtration for information or to schedule the service.
	4. Install Ultra Violet disinfection to safe-guard against future contamination. Call Clear Water Filtration for further information.

 

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