Next to the air we breathe, water is the next essential for life. This article is right-on. TDEC is doing a good job of identifying the listing of impaired streams in our beautiful Tennessee.
What this article does not mention is the fact that there are thousands of wells along these impacted waterways. Due to the "karst" type of soils we have in most of East Tennessee, water from these contaminated streams can easily migrate into wells located in close proximity to these impacted water ways. Water travels quickly through the soils in our area, and with that water comes the contaminants that can cause serious health issues with anyone who drinks the contaminated water - especially infants and young children.
If you get your water for a private well, the well owner is totally responsible for the quality of the water their family drinks. There are no federal, state, or local rules that apply to private wells with regard to "water quality." Again, the well owner is totally responsible.
Nearly every day, I meet with well owners to test their well water. The common remark is, "We've been drinking this water for over 10 years and it hasn't killed me yet." The keyword in this remark is "yet." Almost every day, we run into a well with water that is not even fit for animal consumption; yet since it can take many years of consumption to show effects, many people don't realize that they are slowly poisoning themselves and their families by drinking unsafe well water. In the case of heavy metals such as arsenic and lead, it can take years for the symptoms of heavy metal poisoning to appear. In the case of bacterial contamination, frequent bouts of unexplained gastrointestinal issues can be an indicator of serious water issues.
The "good news" is that with proper treatment by a reputable company, almost all well water can be treated to remove harmful metals and bacterial agents to make it totally safe for human consumption.
A simple test of the well can determine in most cases where the water is safe to drink or not. Our company, Aqua Clear Water Systems, offers a comprehensive "free" water testing program with no obligation to home owners with wells in East Tennessee. To request this "free" service, call us at 865-771-9628 to schedule a time for us to test your well.
Regardless of whether you call us or another Tennessee Well Water Treatment Certified company, it is very important to have your well tested annually. Since well water chemistry does change frequently, why take a chance with your families health?
Mike Crawford
Well Water Treatment Specialist
Aqua Clear Water Systems, LLC
TN Well Water Treatment Certified - License #849
mikecrawford@aquaclearws.com
865-771-9628
Troubled waters
Next to the air we breathe, water is the next essential for life. This article is right-on. TDEC is doing a good job of identifying the listing of impaired streams in our beautiful Tennessee.
What this article does not mention is the fact that there are thousands of wells along these impacted waterways. Due to the "karst" type of soils we have in most of East Tennessee, water from these contaminated streams can easily migrate into wells located in close proximity to these impacted water ways. Water travels quickly through the soils in our area, and with that water comes the contaminants that can cause serious health issues with anyone who drinks the contaminated water - especially infants and young children.
If you get your water for a private well, the well owner is totally responsible for the quality of the water their family drinks. There are no federal, state, or local rules that apply to private wells with regard to "water quality." Again, the well owner is totally responsible.
Nearly every day, I meet with well owners to test their well water. The common remark is, "We've been drinking this water for over 10 years and it hasn't killed me yet." The keyword in this remark is "yet." Almost every day, we run into a well with water that is not even fit for animal consumption; yet since it can take many years of consumption to show effects, many people don't realize that they are slowly poisoning themselves and their families by drinking unsafe well water. In the case of heavy metals such as arsenic and lead, it can take years for the symptoms of heavy metal poisoning to appear. In the case of bacterial contamination, frequent bouts of unexplained gastrointestinal issues can be an indicator of serious water issues.
The "good news" is that with proper treatment by a reputable company, almost all well water can be treated to remove harmful metals and bacterial agents to make it totally safe for human consumption.
A simple test of the well can determine in most cases where the water is safe to drink or not. Our company, Aqua Clear Water Systems, offers a comprehensive "free" water testing program with no obligation to home owners with wells in East Tennessee. To request this "free" service, call us at 865-771-9628 to schedule a time for us to test your well.
Regardless of whether you call us or another Tennessee Well Water Treatment Certified company, it is very important to have your well tested annually. Since well water chemistry does change frequently, why take a chance with your families health?
Mike Crawford Well Water Treatment Specialist Aqua Clear Water Systems, LLC TN Well Water Treatment Certified - License #849 mikecrawford@aquaclearws.com 865-771-9628