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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471   
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I have an old well just behind the house which I would have liked to have used to supply a header tank to feed water to animal drinking troughs around the place. However having had the water tested results show that it's contaminated with bacteria making it unsuitable for animal use, the thought is that it may have been caused by slurry spillage when the farm had cattle years ago. Unfortunately the lab offered no potential clean-up solution so I'm after realistic ideas on how to go get rid of the nasties. Steve.
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5th Jun 2014 12:20pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Maybe a chat with AndrewS as he is into water tanks/ bladders so he maybe able to advise.
How about a chat with the people who make the Lifesaver bottles as that technology is supposed to eliminate bacteria. They make jerry can purifiers so assume they can cope with bigger tanks/demand. Assuming it is the well that is contaminated rather then the local ground water get an estimate for a new bore hole, maybe in a more convenient place to compare with treatment of the infected water. Brendan |
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5th Jun 2014 12:56pm |
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| redhandluke Member Since: 02 Jun 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 243 
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NOT an expert but have some experience of wells on the farm. Some people will advice "shocking" the well with products like Colform (a chlorine derivitive), results from this tend to be temporary and if the ground surrounding the well is contaminated it will only be a matter of time before the well goes off again. Others will suggest reverse osmosis but as far as I know this may not remove all bacteria.
Our dwelling is still supplied by well and was declared fit but I had a UV system installed that just needs the lamps changed every 6 months. Really worth getting expert advice. Good Luck 
Steve |
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5th Jun 2014 1:27pm |
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| What puddle? Member Since: 25 Oct 2013 Location: Reading Posts: 952
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I was just about to suggest a UV lamp, but redhandluke beat me to it. I really think that could do it. You would need a recirculating pump to continually pass the water over the lamp - a typical pond set up. Go and see one at your local pond retailer. An RO unit would work fine (as only H2O can get through the membrane) but they are pricey. Now left.
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5th Jun 2014 7:29pm |
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