My well water has tested positive for coliform bacteria, is chlorination the best method for disinfecting my well water?
A. Chlorination can be the best method, depending on the water chemistry and the application. The main advantages of chlorination is that the chlorine injection is relatively inexpensive to set up, and a chlorine residual can be inexpensively detected in the distribution lines of the piping system assuring proper disinfection. In other words, unlike UV sterilizers or ozone, which are also used for disinfection, a chlorine residual can be easily detected, which usually means the water is properly disinfected.
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