What are the available water treatment, purification,and filter options for a private wells? Compare and contrast several water filter system methods including UV water disinfection systems. For additional information learn more at https://www.freshwatersystems.com/t-well-Water-Purification-Systems-and-Treatment.aspx

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Well Water
Purification, and
Filtration
Systems Guide
For Your Home

2. How Do Contaminates Get Into My Well Water?
Contamination of groundwater wells can occur from both above and
below the surface. Flooding, well wall breakdown, pesticide runoff,
and broken pipes are all contributors to a well unsafe for drinking.
Septic Tank System
Homes using a private water supply
often rely on a septic system. Improperly
used or maintained it can be a
significant source of contamination that
can lead to waterborne disease
outbreaks.
Wells Aquifer
An Aquifer may be tested and pure,
adjacent Aquifers may not be. Aquifers
can be connected through fissures and
cracks allowing water to flow through
from one to another, taking contaminants
with it.
Abandoned Well
Years ago, there was no registration
when wells were taken in or out of
service. This can be a significant problem
for conduit surface water to infiltrate and
contaminate wells currently in use.
3 Common Well Water Contamination Sources
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3. Why Testing Your Well Water Is Important?
Contamination of groundwater wells can occur from both
above and below the surface. Flooding, well wall
breakdown, pesticide runoff, and broken pipes are all
contributors to a well unsafe for drinking.
Did You Know? According to a recent study in the US, as many as 19.5 million cases of
illness every year can be attributed to contaminated drinking water.
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4. Initial Well Water System Treatment Options Considerations
 You need to consider if you want to
treat all your water as it enters the
home (Point of Entry or POE), or if
you want to have a disinfection
system under your sink or on top of
the counter (Point of Use or POU).
 There are various approaches to
disinfect your water, and a UV system
for well water is a great Eco-friendly
options.
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Treatment Method: Ultraviolet Light (UV) Systems
POE/POU
 Can be used as both Point Of Use and Point of
Entry
Disinfects  Yes, UV disinfects water supply
System Benefits
 Requires no chemicals
 no disinfection by-products
 Easy installation
 Effective against Cryptosporidium
 Does not alter the taste or odor of your water*
System Drawbacks
! Usually requires pre-treatment (e.g. softeners in
hard water areas)
! Some viruses require high UV dose
System Maintenance
 Yearly lamp replacements
 Occasional quartz sleeve cleaning or replacement

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Treatment Method: Chlorine
POE/POU  Both POE and POU
Disinfects  Yes, Chlorine disinfects water supply
System Benefits
 Reduces some disagreeable taste/odor
 Provides residual disinfection
 Can help remove iron/manganese from water
System Drawbacks
! Requires storage/usage of noxious chemicals
! Requires ongoing monitoring of chlorine levels
! Cryptosporidium and Giardia are highly resistant
! Often requires contact tank
! Requires professional installation
! Can alter taste/odor of water
! Corrosive
! Can produce harmful by-products
System Maintenance
 Checking for loose, worn, missing, or broken parts
 Cleaning the entire system semi-annually
 Cleaning all surfaces showing corrosion
 Refilling chlorine supplies
 Cleaning any clogged injectors

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Treatment Method: Reverse Osmosis Systems
POE/POU  POU
Disinfects
 Disinfects: Maybe; most RO units are not specified
to remove microbiological contaminants. Check
the manufacturer’s specifications
System Benefits
 Filters many contaminants from water
 No chemicals required
System Drawbacks
! Can produce 2-4 gallons of waste water for every
gallon of treated water
! Can demineralize water
! Reduces pH
! Can require pre-treatment
! Often requires professional installation
System Maintenance
 Water filter replacement
 RO Membrane replacement

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Treatment Method: Water Filters
POE/POU  Both POE and POU
Disinfects
 No, filters can remove some large microbes but do
not thoroughly disinfect
System Benefits  Can remove disagreeable tastes and odors
System Drawbacks ! Not a stand-alone solution
System Maintenance  Water filter replacement

9. Treatment Method: Water Softener Systems
POE/POU  POE
Disinfects  No
System Benefits
 Used as pre-treatment for hard water or other
water treatment conditions
System Drawbacks ! Requires a professional to install the system
System Maintenance  Salt replacement as required
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10. Home UV Water Purification & Filter Systems
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Browse Viqua UV water systems for your tap, home, or larger professional systems.
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