Well water concern

Re: Well water concern

• ClandestineX member

  June 2013

  I have a well and have been using it to fill bottles for a few weeks. I believe if you have had it checked out recently (a year or so) for small particle contamination and excess minerals and it was fine, you should be fine.

   

   

  
  

  
  

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• aklessig member

  June 2013

  Thanks!!

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• kellyrn9956 member

  June 2013

  We have a well and use bottled water honestly because we didnt feel like having it tested again and even when tested yearly, a lot can happen over the span of a year. The first year they are most vulnerable to any bacteria. We will have it tested and stop using bottled water when he's a year old. 

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• aklessig member

  June 2013

  So what are babies at risk for? Catching a bacteria that makes them sick?

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• ClandestineX member

  June 2013

  Catching a bacteria that will make them have severe food poisoning symptoms.. 

  Radiation from decaying uranium (which is almost everywhere) it could increase stomach cancer in anyone..but babies have a weaker immune system.

   Heavy metals like arsenic and lead, which nobody wants, it can make you very sick suddenly or over time.

  Those are a few reasons, but any reasons for babies holds true for adults too.. so it isn't only benifical for your baby to get it checked often..but for your family. 

   

   

  
  

  
  

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• cjtemt921 member

  June 2013

  I work for a company that tests well water.

  The two BIG ones to test for are:

  1. Bacteria/Ecoli

  2. Nitrates

   If you live in an older home, you probably want to test for lead which comes from your pipes. 

  You should test yearly or if your water seems off. Any questions just ask :0 I am happy to help
  

  

  
   

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• aklessig member

  June 2013

  Thanks for all the info, I appreciate it!

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• bibby32714 member

  July 2013

  We EFF and have been using well water since day 1.  We have had no issues. It really depends on the well and and location.

   

   

   

  

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