[AT] OT - Shocking a well

Rob Wilson ro.wilson at att.net
Tue Jul 12 17:57:23 PDT 2011


Check the hot water heater for an anode rod which goes right in the top with a square plug on it. Pull it out it will look like an aluminum rod, cut it off with a hacksaw and replace the plug. Most all hot water tanks have these and they are usually the root of the problem. 
Rob

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Neither iron nor sulphur are bacteria or benefit from "shocking". Last time we shocked a well it had coliform and we used a clorox solution. Iron needs a filtration system and I suspect sulphur needs even more sphisticated filtration.
Warren

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Mike M <meulenms at gmail.com> wrote:

>Hi All,
>Does anyone on the list have any experience shocking a water well. We moved into a house that is in an area known for high iron content in the water. When we run the water, especially in a run that hasn't been run in a while, we get a rotten egg odor. I suspect iron or sulpher bacteria and would like to try disinfecting the well. Any tips would be appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Mike M
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