My water system and septic system have been examined and we could not find the source of contamination. What can I do to assure a safe water supply?
If a public water supply is readily available, you may be able to connect to it. There will be a tap on fee and a plumber will have to install new water lines to your home. After connection you will pay a monthly water bill. Contact the water district office that services your area.

You may install a home water purification system such as an UV light treatment system or an automatic chlorinator. A web search using such key words as: water, treatment, system, private, well, UV light, and chlorination will result in many options, which you will want to evaluate according to initial cost, maintenance and repair, and resale value. The public library may have books and articles related to this topic. Once you've finished your research, find a water treatment company or plumber who can install the system you've chosen.

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1. Where may I obtain a private water supply test kit, and how much do they cost?
2. What will the lab be testing my water to discover?
3. How do I take the test?
4. My water sample report came back "Unsatisfactory". What does that mean?
5. Is this serious?
6. What will we need to do to take care of this situation?
7. How soon after disinfection should I take a follow-up sample?
8. My sample came back "unsatisfactory" again. Now what do I do?
9. What types of problems can cause on-going contamination?
10. My water system and septic system have been examined and we could not find the source of contamination. What can I do to assure a safe water supply?
11. My water smells awful, almost like rotten eggs! Why is that?
12. My water has a metallic taste and/or I see rust stains in my plumbing fixtures and on my clothes. Why?
13. When my water sits in a glass, sediment forms in the bottom. Why?
14. My physician told me to have my water tested for fluoride and/or nitrates. Can you help me?