Well Water Should be Tested Annually to Reduce Health Risks to C...

Courtesy Health News From Pueblo  Fri, 05/29/2009 - 16:00

Private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often. The recommendations call for annual well testing, especially for nitrate and microorganisms such as coliform bacteria, which can indicate that sewage has contaminated the well.

The recommendations point out circumstances when additional testing should occur, including testing when there is a new infant in the house or if the well is subjected to structural damage.


 

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