Well Remediation

What Should I Do If There are Contaminants in My Well?
 

 For Bacteriological Contaminants:

  1. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recommends that if you receive a positive result for bacteriological contaminants, you should carefully retest your well, to be sure there's  an issue. 
  2. If this second test is positive, do not consume any of the water without first boiling at a rolling boil for at least one minute. Also search for contamination issues around your water source.
  3. If no obvious sources of contamination are found, you should have your well system inspected and disinfected by a Licensed Well Driller or Pump Installer. You can contact them by following this link provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Well and Heat Exchange Contractors 
  4. It is also possible to disinfect a well yourself. For more information on this procedure and what is required, follow this link: Disinfection Procedure Guide

 

 

For Arsenic or Other Chemical Contaminants: 

Boiling and disinfecting water do not remove chemical contaminants from water. The only way to remove chemical contaminants is by installing filtration systems. 
  • Note that not all filtration systems will remove every potentially harmful chemical.
  • It is important to know which specific contaminant is present in your water before installing a filtration system and ensuring your water is safe for use. 
  • For more information on arsenic contamination, follow this link: Arsenic Contamination