UV treatment for coliform bacteria
UV treatment for coliform bacteria
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Is there a particular UV system anyone has had good luck with to treat a high level of coliform in well water?
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UV treatment for coliform bacteria
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RE: UV treatment for coliform bacteria
However, first you need to determine the source of contamination. Is it the well that you are talking about?
If so, have you had the well disinfected?
Is this a recurring problem?
RE: UV treatment for coliform bacteria
RE: UV treatment for coliform bacteria
RE: UV treatment for coliform bacteria
You should investigate constructing a new well rather than the use of UV.
RE: UV treatment for coliform bacteria
Also, no one actually drinks the water, though it is used in other ways that could contaminate people and animals with the bacteria which is why it needs to be fixed.
RE: UV treatment for coliform bacteria
RE: UV treatment for coliform bacteria
RE: UV treatment for coliform bacteria
You should follow the guidelines spelled out in the surface water treatment rule.
Your best option is to install a filter and chlorinate. Since it is necessary to maintain a disinfectant residual to prevent biological regrowth, chlorination is the preferred disinfectant.