We’re still recovering from the jet lag. Larry did some internet searching for information on disinfecting wells contaminated with bacteria. He found a very helpful guide from the University of Georgia Extension Service. He concluded that much of what we did to try to clean up the well water was just what we should have done. From the guide and the measurements Jon and he had taken, he was able to calculate the like amount of water in the well and the amount of chlorine that should have been used to disinfect it. It appeared that we probably used much more chlorine as should have been necessary. So our sense of optimism that the well water may actually be useable has gone up. BUT, he did send off a quick note to Dr. Dan to alert him that we had significantly over-shocked the well and that they should be sure to flush the water from the well, the pipes and the storage tank until they no longer smell chlorine before connecting the water tank to the 5-in-1's.
No word yet as to whether or not the well water is negative/positive for E. Coli.
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