Two weeks after the shock treatment, send a water sample to a lab—don’t rely on home test kits. They’re about as accurate as a horoscope for your plumbing. If coliform is still there, your contamination source is chronic—maybe a failing septic system, a buried manure pile, or a neighbor’s pet cemetery. (Yes, that’s a real thing. Yikes.)
What if the bleach didn’t work?
Don’t double the bleach. That just turns your well into a toxic soup. Instead, install a continuous disinfection system—ultraviolet light or chlorination injectors. UV is like a tanning bed for water, but it only works if the water is clear first. Filters are your BFF here.
Bacteria In Well Water
