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    How To Disinfect A Private Water Well

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    This document provides instructions for disinfecting a private water well using chlorine. The 10 step process includes: 1) determining the well and system water volumes, 2) calculating the amount of chlorine needed for a 100 ppm solution, 3) adding the chlorine to the well and circulating it, 4) letting the chlorine sit in the system for 2-3 hours, and 5) flushing the chlorinated water from the system and retesting the water to ensure it is bacteria free. Following these steps will properly disinfect a private water well.

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    This document provides instructions for disinfecting a private water well using chlorine. The 10 step process includes: 1) determining the well and system water volumes, 2) calculating the amount of chlorine needed for a 100 ppm solution, 3) adding the chlorine to the well and circulating it, 4) letting the chlorine sit in the system for 2-3 hours, and 5) flushing the chlorinated water from the system and retesting the water to ensure it is bacteria free. Following these steps will properly disinfect a private water well.

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    This document provides instructions for disinfecting a private water well using chlorine. The 10 step process includes: 1) determining the well and system water volumes, 2) calculating the amount of chlorine needed for a 100 ppm solution, 3) adding the chlorine to the well and circulating it, 4) letting the chlorine sit in the system for 2-3 hours, and 5) flushing the chlorinated water from the system and retesting the water to ensure it is bacteria free. Following these steps will properly disinfect a private water well.

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    This document provides instructions for disinfecting a private water well using chlorine. The 10 step process includes: 1) determining the well and system water volumes, 2) calculating the amount of chlorine needed for a 100 ppm solution, 3) adding the chlorine to the well and circulating it, 4) letting the chlorine sit in the system for 2-3 hours, and 5) flushing the chlorinated water from the system and retesting the water to ensure it is bacteria free. Following these steps will properly disinfect a private water well.

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    WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES BUREAU FOR PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

    FACT SHEET

    How to Disinfect a Private Water Well


    General Recommendations
    Below are the procedures for disinfecting a new water well, an existing well being placed into use or a well that has been disrupted for service or repair, such as new pump installation or reinstallation of an existing pump. Disinfectant should be placed in the well in quantities that should produce a minimum concentration of at least 50 to 100 parts per million (ppm or mg/l). Use extreme caution when following this procedure. Chlorine is a strong oxidizing agent and is highly corrosive, especially at levels over 100 to 200 ppm. It may cause skin and eye damage, or irritation to the nose and/or throat. Use goggles and rubber gloves when handling this material. We also recommend that protective clothing (splash apron) and rubber boots be worn. Always provide adequate ventilation when using chlorine and remember that chlorine is heavier than air. Table I. Required Amounts of Disinfectant for 1. Determine the volume of water per foot for the well. Using Table I, find the volume of water per about 100 ppm foot for your well. Use the diameter of the well. *Disinfectant Water volume per Find the gallons per foot for that well diameter. Well casing Required for foot of Example: The well is measured to have a 6-inch diameter Each 100 water depth (inches) gallons of diameter. The gallons per foot of depth for a 6-inch (gallons) Water well is 1.5 gallons. 2. Determine the depth of water in the well. 4 0.65 Laundry Example: The well is 50 feet deep and the water Bleach level is at 20 feet. The well contains 30 feet of water ( 5.25 % (50-20=30 feet). 6 1.5 Chlorine) = 3 3. Determine the total gallons of water in the well. cups Multiply the depth of water in the well determined 8 2.6 in Step 2 by the gallons of water per foot for your Hypochlorite well determined in Step 1. This is the total gallons Granules/Chips 10 4.1 of water in the well. Example: Multiply 30 feet (the (70% chlorine) depth of the water in the well) by 1.5 gallons of = 2 ounces 12 6.0 water per foot to get 45 gallons of well water (30 x 1 cup = 8 ounces measuring cup 1.5 = 45 gallons of water in the well). (2 cups = 1 pint; 4 cups = 1 quart) 4. Estimate the volume of water in the distribution 1 ounce = 1 heaping tablespoon granules system. Total the water storage in the system, (16 ounces= 1pound) including the water heater, pressure tank, etc., and *Well water containing iron, hydrogen sulfide, or organic add 50 gallons for the pipeline. Example: The substances may require more chemical to create a 200 ppm system has a 30-gallon hot water heater and a 30- solution. Chlorine combines readily with these materials, gallon pressure tank. 30 gallons (water heater) + making some of the chlorine ineffective as a disinfectant. 30 gallons (pressure tank) + 50 gallons (pipeline) = 110 gallons in the distribution system. 5. Determine the water contained in the entire system. Add the water volume in the well determined in Step 3 and the water contained in the distribution system determined in Step 4 to determine the total water volume to be disinfected. Example: 45 gallons in the well + 110 gallons in the distribution system = 155 total gallons to be chlorinated.

    6. Determine the amount of chlorine product required for a 100-ppm solution. For each 100 gallons of water in the well or system use the amount of chlorine liquid or compound given in Table I. Mix this total amount in about ten (10) gallons of water. If dry granules or tablets are used, they may be added directly to drilled wells using the manufactures directions. Example: We will use liquid household bleach containing 5 percent to 6 percent sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). Divide 155 (total gallons) by 100 = 1.55 100-gallon units. Multiply 1.55 100-gallon units times 3 cups/100-gallon units = 4.65 cups. 7. Introduce the chlorine material into the well and distribution system. The total amount of this solution shall be poured into the top of the well and splashed around the casing of the well. Ensure that the solution has contacted all parts of the well. Attach a hose to the water hydrant or faucet nearest the well and run water through the hydrant and back into the well. This will thoroughly mix the chlorine solution and well water. Start the pump, recirculating the water back into the well for at least fifteen (15) minutes. Then open each faucet in the system until a chlorine smell is evident. If a water softener is attached it is always best to check with the water treatment company before you allow any chlorine into the water softener. You may bypass the water softener unit throughout the entire chlorination process. It is best to verify the chlorine concentrations by using a test kit. Chlorine test papers are available through restaurant suppliers. The maximum detectable limit is 200 ppm. If chlorine is not present or is weak at any faucet, add small amounts of chlorine into the well to maintain or increase the desired chlorine concentration. Close all faucets. 8. Let the chlorine disinfect the system. The most difficult step is to refrain from using water from the well so that the chlorine can disinfect the system. The system should remain idle for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight. 9. Flush the system to remove the chlorine. After the water system chlorination has been completed, the entire system must be emptied of chlorine and thoroughly flushed with fresh water by running water out of each faucet or hydrant until the chlorine odor dissipates. Distribute the waste water on gravel roads or other areas without plants or aquatic life, which it might harm. Do not allow the chlorinated water to enter the septic system. If possible, attach a hose to outlets inside the house and distribute the water to a nongrass area away from the house. The chlorine will eventually evaporate into the atmosphere. 10. Test or Retest the water supply for bacterial contamination. The final step is to test or retest the water to ensure that the water source is bacteria free. Take a water sample 1-2 weeks after chlorinating the well. Although, most chlorination treatments are successful; do not drink the water until the laboratory results confirm that no bacteria are present. Retest the well every month for 2-3 months to be sure contamination is not reoccurring. If test results are negative, an annual water analysis program can be reinstated. For additional information contact the: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau For Public Health Office of Environmental Health Services Environmental Engineering Division Capitol and Washington Streets 1 Davis Square, Suite 200 Charleston, West Virginia 25301-1798 Phone 304-558-2981 Website @ http://www.wvdhhr.org/oehs/ Fax 304-558-0324 For additional Local Health Department information, please contact:

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Neb Guide #1761, "Drinking Water Treatment: Shock Chlorination" Wilkes University Center for Environmental Quality Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Shock Well Disinfection

    Revised 3-2008

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