Many people are exhibiting a growing concern as to the quality of their drinking water now and in the future. Individuals were under the sometimes false assumption, that if their water looked and tasted good, that it was “safe to drink”. Following is a brief discussion which may be of interest to you as a home owner on a private well water supply.

Water purity or bacteriological suitability is determined by testing for coliform bacteria and a heterotrophic plate count. E. Coli are found in large numbers as normal inhabitants of the intestinal tract of mammals. Their presence in water is indicative of fecal contamination. Some serotypes of coliform can cause intestinal disease, particularly in young children or otherwise weakened individuals. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, cramping and or dysentery. (Read More ...)