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paulz
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2017 04:55pm
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I took a water sample to my county health dept for a $30 test. E Coli was negative but 'Total Coliform' was positive. No amounts or further explanation or testing. I have 700 gallons of this in my tank, been using it for washing, not drinking. My well is not connected right now, just using this water up. Should I clorinate what's in the tank?
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Just
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2017 06:29pm
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I would treat but not to worry most open systems will test positive.
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paulz
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2017 08:46pm
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Thanks, thats a bit of a relief!
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NorthRick
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2017 08:39am
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Was the water sample straight out of the well or did you get it from the tank?
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paulz
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2017 10:01am
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From the tank. I put a half cup of bleach in when I filled it (750 gal) about a month ago. Can I add more now?
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Just
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2017 12:35pm
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I do mine once a week in summer less in cool weather . You should buy a tester ,to be sure.
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paulz
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2017 12:52pm
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Thanks. Do you mean the test kit with the paper strips?
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Just
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# Posted: 30 Aug 2017 09:44pm
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Thats a good one.
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paulz
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# Posted: 3 Sep 2017 10:17am
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Ok, added more bleach yesterday.
I boil water (from my home) for coffee (then it goes in a French press). If I boil water from my tank does it kill any remaining bacteria?
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Just
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# Posted: 3 Sep 2017 11:10am
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Yes we do that all the time. we usually boil a little extra and leave it in the kettle for drinking water.Remember to always reboil kettle after adding water.
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paulz
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# Posted: 3 Sep 2017 11:22pm
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Sounds like the plan, thanks Just!
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paulz
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# Posted: 15 Sep 2017 11:50pm - Edited by: paulz
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Here's a good one.. So I boiled a pot of well water, made coffee for my wife and headed out the door. Didn't mention the switch.
I get back to the cabin, she's fine, we head home, I forget about it. Today on our way back to the cabin I ask how the coffee was last time. She says "I don't know, I brought it home in the thermos, you drank it this morning."
So far so good.
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