Shock Chlorinating Artesian Well
Shock Chlorinating Artesian Well
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Looking for tips on method of shock chlorinating my artesian well. It has tested positive for either sulfate reducing bacteria or iron bacteria. The well is 186 feet deep in a 6 nch steel casing. The artesian pressure raises the water to approx. 5 feet above ground level.





RE: Shock Chlorinating Artesian Well
Disinfecting an artesian wells is not much different than disinfecting regular water well. However, you will need to pump the disinfecting solution into the well.
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RE: Shock Chlorinating Artesian Well
RE: Shock Chlorinating Artesian Well
I am also wondering about the overflow when I pull the cap off.
Thanks again for your help.
Scott
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Steve
RE: Shock Chlorinating Artesian Well
Sounds very much like my well & water system. Every 6-8 months I start getting a rotten eggs smell, most noticeably from the kitchen sink. So I disinfect the well & water lines. 200'+ deep well, 6" casing. Pour 2-3 gallons of bleach into the well. Run a hose from an outside faucet back to the well and circulate the water until I can smell bleach at the hose end. Then run each faucet & toilet until the chlorine smell can be observed. Let sit for a few hours, then run the hose down the driveway and let the water run until the bleach smell begins to dissipate. Minimize the amount of treated water that reaches the septic system. Done.
Ralph
Structures Consulting
Northeast USA