What should be done to eliminate contamination in household water?
Household water from surface water supplies-streams, ponds, and cisterns-is especially susceptible to contamination and, in most cases, should be continuously disinfected, as described later in this publication. Additional treatment, such as sedimentation, coagulation, and filtration, may be needed to provide a suitable supply of water. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, septic systems are a major source of contamination of an underground water supply (well or spring). Inappropriate siting of drainfields, and poor design, construction, and maintenance of septic systems, coupled with improper well or spring box construction, can lead to contamination of household water. At a minimum, having your septic tank pumped out every three to five years is recommended to reduce the probability of contamination. Preventing the direct entry of surface water to a well or spring is an important option to consider to protect the supply from contamination with bacteria. It is import
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