WHY CHLORINATION IS IMPORTANT, EVEN IF YOUR WATER LOOKS CLEAR

Why should you disinfect your water lines?

All natural water is not pure. It contains some gases and minerals and is likely to contain some microbial organisms. Bacteria in Your Water, according to the National Ground Water Association (NGWA), indicates that most waterborne microbes are harmless and many are actually beneficial. Some, however, are pathogenic. Routine testing of private well water and, when needed, chemical disinfection are critical to maintaining a safe private water supply and avoiding the ravages of pathogenic microbes. Infection with E. coli, for example, can result in stomach discomfort, diarrhea, serious illness and even death.

In addition to an annual chlorination, it is important that proper chlorination should occur after any well/pipe work: repair/replacement of well pump, pressure tank, water heater, pipe repair, etc.