Oregon Incognito
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I just completed a pretty extensive well water test on my well in Turner, Oregon that was drilled in June of 2019. We are not living at the property and have run the pump only a few times since I installed it. Before the test we ran hundreds of gallons through it and shocked it with bleach. Then we let it sit for several days and ran more water through the system before taking the water samples. The system is bare bones with a small pressure tank, cycle stop valve, and a hose bib. No buildings on the property yet.
Here are the highlights of the well test:
PH 8.71 (high)
Specific Conductance 638 (Indicates hard water and/or high sodium)
Hardness as CaCO3 44 (slightly hard)
Sodium 117.3(high)
Iron, mg/liter: .708 (Elevated Iron level - causes staining)
Total Coliform Bacteria: Present= Unacceptable
E. coli Bacteria: Absent= Acceptable
The numerous other tests like arsenic, chloride, nitrate, etc were either not detected or within acceptable EPA ranges.
There is not much info on the internet on how I should move forward.
How can I sterilize the bacteria since bleach does not work with a high PH level?
Do PH levels change with usage and time?
My neighbors well is 200 feet away(similar depth) and does not have any of my problems. His PH is 5.1.
I need to use the water soon, so any advice on how to move forward is appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
Here are the highlights of the well test:
PH 8.71 (high)
Specific Conductance 638 (Indicates hard water and/or high sodium)
Hardness as CaCO3 44 (slightly hard)
Sodium 117.3(high)
Iron, mg/liter: .708 (Elevated Iron level - causes staining)
Total Coliform Bacteria: Present= Unacceptable
E. coli Bacteria: Absent= Acceptable
The numerous other tests like arsenic, chloride, nitrate, etc were either not detected or within acceptable EPA ranges.
There is not much info on the internet on how I should move forward.
How can I sterilize the bacteria since bleach does not work with a high PH level?
Do PH levels change with usage and time?
My neighbors well is 200 feet away(similar depth) and does not have any of my problems. His PH is 5.1.
I need to use the water soon, so any advice on how to move forward is appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve