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What do I do if my water tested positive for coliform bacteria?

April 26, 2017bacteria coliform positive tested water

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What do I do if my water tested positive for coliform bacteria?

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The well should be disinfected by chlorination using common household bleach or calcium hypochlorite (pool chlorine). Your laboratory will supply you with instructions for this relatively simple procedure. If any of the conditions exist as described above, it is best to perform the disinfection prior to submitting a sample for analysis.