The lease states the water isn't potable, so please do not suggest I sue my landlord. Besides, the property is worth the hassle.
Up until yesterday, our well was fine. Then the circuit breaker failed, and the well guy replaced it, but stated the well was almost dry. (there's plenty of pressure now, however...)
There is a new well at the back or the property. It has not had a pump put in it yet.
The well guy said he was scheduled to come back in a couple weeks to add a pump and replace our existing system with a new one, fed by the new well.
Unfortunately, the water from the new well smells like sulpher. (the water from the existing well doesn't, although all our neighbors water smells like sulpher too).
Is there something I can ask the well guy to do before he replaces, or seals everything up? I'm willing to spend a few bucks, but not hundreds.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading!
2006-09-28 07:33:24 · 6 answers · asked by korikill 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have heard of the bleach process, but no one ever knew enough to say exactly where the bleach goes.
'Wellhead, wellcap' whatever term, no one could ever find the danged place.
Now with the well guy coming back, I'll make him show me. Good suggestion, thanks!
2006-09-28 09:00:31 · update #1
a quick fix is a bottle of bleach. . . just pour it in your well and then run your faucet for about an hour to rinse it out... you should do this periodically (once every 6 months)...
2006-09-28 07:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work for an environmental firm that tests water wells on a regular basis. If the water is not potable, you should not be using it for more than watering your yard, etc. It could have other things in it that you may not smell or see that could be harmful to your health. I certainly hope you are not drinking/bathing/doing dishes in non-potable water.
As far as the sulfur smell goes...you may want to consider paying to have your well sampled. It may cost a few hundred dollars, but it's the only thing that can really tell you what's in your water.
2006-09-28 14:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by green is clean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really wouldn't sweat it. But if you want, check with your local civil authorities in charge of overseeing the water supply. If you're in California, it's no big deal because it's a common problem in Florida as well, so far as I know. And they don't have to go to deep to hit water.
2006-09-28 14:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they have to add like softner or something to it to get rid of that egg smell. I would just call and ask the company what your options are before they come back out. Good luck cause that stuff stinks.
2006-09-28 14:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know how to fix it ...but I do want to tell you to be careful and its worth getting it tested....We had a VERY similar situation and our water was not suitable to be consumed by children or elderly.... This was only discovered after bathing in it caused my daughter to have severe chronic ear infections caused by polluted water... I would confront your landlord, you have rights. tell him you need it tested and he needs to pay for it....Also you can download your states landlord/tenant act and it will tell you specifiacally if he can be help responsible to fix/test it.....I wouldnt spend hundreds out of your own pocket to get it tested---That is the responsibility of the land owner.
2006-09-28 14:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by kansasfarmergirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
move to da big city and live a little.. we even have toilets inside
2006-09-29 19:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by etnajim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋