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Although well water can be fine, it also frequently can be contaminated with toxins and/or microbes, and so should be avoided if possible. If you must drink well water, be sure to test it first (water tests are likely available at your local pharmacy or hardware).
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What contaminants are found in well water?
Anything that is in the ground ( minerals, metals, fertilisers etc.) can be in well water in minute quantities. It is essential to lab test your well water at least annually to prove it is safe to drink.
Is artesian well water better than other well water?
Artesian water is usually cleaner than other well water
Is well water the same as tap water?
No well water is raw, tap water is filtered and treated by your city authority.
What are the Difference between bore well water and corporation water?
corporation water is sewage treated water and bore well water is under ground water
Which is the typical source of well water?
An aquifer is a typical source of well water.
Is it safe to drink water from a well?
yes .
Does a well provide safe drinking water?
yes
Is tap water really clean?
it all deppends on the water source, like the water in Mexico is not safe to drink it wont kill you just make you very sick. if you have well water chances are that it may be safe but if are around industral plants then it would not be safe to drink some chemicals can seep thought the ground and into the well. if you have city water it is safe i have it and drink it all the time. some city's add chemical to clean the water and make it safe to drink.no it is not
Is shallow well water safe to bath in?
Yes of course it is.
Would it be safe to drink water from a water well that has in the past had feces dropped down it?
No
Is well water safe for guppy's high in calcium lime rust?
That depends entirely on the well water. You should have it lab tested.
Is it safe to drink bore-well water?
It may be perfectly safe but you should always get a biological test for potability.
How is the water you drink different to the water in lakes?
Yes, lake water is fresh water, no salt in it, and is safe to drink. "Beach water" is salt water and is not safe to drink.
Is there a natural weed killer safe for well water areas?
Boiling water poured directly on the plant.
Is the water safe to drink in Costa Rica?
Yes , water is safe to drink throughout the whole country, some well water may not be safe to drink in very distant out of the way places, unless boiled.
Tap water coming into our house is safe for drinking?
You never know that tap water or well water is safe unless it has been lab tested. In wells especially this should be done annually.
Why a shallow well may not provide safe water but a deep well can?
get out.thank you .get lost.you dont know anything
