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Decontaminating Flooded Wells (Spanish)
(2007-10-08)
This publication explains how to decontaminate and disinfect a well, test the well water and check for well damage after a flood.
Drinking Water Problems: Iron and Manganese (Spanish)
(2004-02-20)
Iron and manganese can give water an unpleasant taste, odor and color. In this publication you'll learn how to know whether your water contains iron or manganese and how to eliminate these contaminants with various treatment ...
Solving Water Quality Problems in the Home (Spanish)
(2004-02-20)
If your drinking water comes from a private water well, there are certain procedures you can follow to make sure the water is safe. This publication explains how to get your water tested and, if treatment is necessary, to ...
Shock Chlorination of Wells (Spanish)
(2003-06-11)
Shock chlorination is a method of disinfecting a water well. This publication gives complete instructions for chlorinating with bleach or with dry chlorine. It is also available in English as publication L-5441
Drinking Water Standards (Spanish)
(2006-04-26)
This publication explains the federal safety standards for drinking water provided by public water supply systems. It discusses the legal requirements for public water supplies, the maximum level allowed for contaminants ...
Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination (Spanish)
(2007-10-05)
If your well has been flooded, it must be shock chlorinated before it can be used as a source of drinking water. This publication explains how to disinfect a well using either dry chlorine or liquid household bleach.
Drinking Water Problems: Lead (Spanish)
(2004-02-20)
Lead in drinking water can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. This publication explains how lead can enter drinking water, how to have your water tested, and how to eliminate lead from drinking water.
Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies (Spanish)
(2005-05-25)
Treatment of drinking water to improve its sanitary or bacteriological quality is referred to as disinfection. Shock chlorination is one disinfection method employed by public suppliers to reduce bacterial contamination ...
Drinking Water Problems: Copper (Spanish)
(2006-01-25)
High levels of copper in drinking water can cause health problems. This publication explains the effects of copper in water and methods of removing it. 4 pp.