set point well

jmen24 · 05-17-2010, 07:44 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, 08:20 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