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Monitoring & Maintaining Your CT Well Water

Simply having your CT well water pass a single coli form test tells you very little about the the long-term quality of the water.  Sources for contamination may remain. The only way to have confidence in the potability of your water is through an on-going testing program. This program should include regular testing and keeping a running record of the results. Wells used in commercial facilities, such as restaurants, are required to be tested for coli form bacteria and nitrates several times annually. For a private well that has failed a potability test, or  for a well that does not have a documented testing history, a water testing schedule should be put in place and adhered to If the water test shows that your well water doesn’t stay clean for a reasonable amount of time, we recommend that a water purification system be installed to keep you and your family...