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RLW · 05-13-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

We use the lake water as well and similar to tis and lakeshaker we also run it through two sediment filters and a UV filter. It then goes through a carbon activated filter before it comes out of the kitchen faucet and refrigerator ice maker. It tastes great and is super soft!

Dan

What does a reputable water testing show and please do not say you haven't had it tested by a professional several times a year (Season). Several = 3 or more times.

ishoot308 · 05-13-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RLW

What does a reparable water testing show and please do not say you haven't had it tested by a professional several times a year (Season). Several = 3 or more times.

We only had the water tested once after the system was installed and there were no issues. I don't remember the particulars of the test report I just remember being told the water was fine. I have a lot of confidence in the simplicity and effectiveness of UV filtering and not sure what else could be done to improve what I have now. All water sources are capable of getting contaminated even artesian wells and most home artesians do not even utilize UV sterilization.

Dan

idigtractors · 05-14-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

We only had the water tested once after the system was installed and there were no issues. I don't remember the particulars of the test report I just remember being told the water was fine. I have a lot of confidence in the simplicity and effectiveness of UV filtering and not sure what else could be done to improve what I have now. All water sources are capable of getting contaminated even artesian wells and most home artesians do not even utilize UV sterilization.

Dan

Best of luck to ya. Contamination changes with just the water temperature change and mostly as the summer months go by. My well is 723' deep and I have it checked yearly and shock it every third year. It maybe over kill, but when kids are involved with the water it is never to much.

ishoot308 · 05-16-2010, 10:49 AM

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Best of luck to ya. Contamination changes with just the water temperature change and mostly as the summer months go by. My well is 723' deep and I have it checked yearly and shock it every third year. It maybe over kill, but when kids are involved with the water it is never to much.

I guess I am not following you...Are you saying UV sterilization does not work?? We change the bulb every year as required... What else can I do?? Is there something that works better to remove any form of bacteria from the water??

Dan

idigtractors · 05-16-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I guess I am not following you...Are you saying UV sterilization does not work?? We change the bulb every year as required... What else can I do?? Is there something that works better to remove any form of bacteria from the water??
Dan

ishoot308 (Dan)
I really can not comment as I do not know enough UV sterilization to say it is good. However, if it is as good as some say why aren't there lots more using and well companies pushing for purifying well water verse all the tanks/chemicals etc. I know that large companies use it for certain conditions, but that is a lot different than a home use. One thing I do know that the bacteria really grows during the summer months as the water warms up in the lakes and pond. If you believe that you are doing the right thing I would say stick with it, but I defiantly would have it tested by a professional during the warmer months. A good water test will cost about $100 and after having one done I would stick to that person/company for any future as records are great and they will know what to look for. that is just my 2¢ and not intended to be any type of criticism.

in whatever you do, but please be careful where kids are involved.

jmen24 · 05-17-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by idigtractors

ishoot308 (Dan)
I really can not comment as I do not know enough UV sterilization to say it is good. However, if it is as good as some say why aren't there lots more using and well companies pushing for purifying well water verse all the tanks/chemicals etc. I know that large companies use it for certain conditions, but that is a lot different than a home use. One thing I do know that the bacteria really grows during the summer months as the water warms up in the lakes and pond. If you believe that you are doing the right thing I would say stick with it, but I defiantly would have it tested by a professional during the warmer months. A good water test will cost about $100 and after having one done I would stick to that person/company for any future as records are great and they will know what to look for. that is just my 2¢ and not intended to be any type of criticism.

in whatever you do, but please be careful where kids are involved.

A UV system is standard practice for the well company we work with Wragg Brothers. They are much more common in residential use than you might think. At the same time you offer very good advice on keeping up with the well. Even with all the systems in place, one needs to still make sure that they are doing the job that is intended of them.

jmen24 · 05-17-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I guess I am not following you...Are you saying UV sterilization does not work?? We change the bulb every year as required... What else can I do?? Is there something that works better to remove any form of bacteria from the water??

Dan

You are all set for the UV as it kills any living or organic matter in the water. The sediment filter will clear the sand and any oils in the water. The carbon purifiers will clean the water, but carbon should be changed regularly, if it left in the water stream to long it starts to release its own issues into the water.

Main thing to be on a constant look out for in this area is Radon, from all that granite we have.

If you only want to do a water test once a year, perform it in August. That gives plenty of time for the lake to have some use and will give you time to adjust to what needs to be done before you close up the camp.

I would not recommend shocking "your" well, Dan. The EPA might have something to say about that!

ishoot308 · 05-17-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jmen24

You are all set for the UV as it kills any living or organic matter in the water. The sediment filter will clear the sand and any oils in the water. The carbon purifiers will clean the water, but carbon should be changed regularly, if it left in the water stream to long it starts to release its own issues into the water.

Main thing to be on a constant look out for in this area is Radon, from all that granite we have.

If you only want to do a water test once a year, perform it in August. That gives plenty of time for the lake to have some use and will give you time to adjust to what needs to be done before you close up the camp.

I would not recommend shocking "your" well, Dan. The EPA might have something to say about that!

Thank you Jmen, that was the impression I had regarding the UV sterilization is that it kills ALL micro-organisms in the water.

The August testing sounds like good advice. I will at least be able to tell if my UV system is working properly.

Thanks!

Dan