[AT] OT - Shocking a well

[Mike M]

Thanks for the info guys, I think I will start with a water test to see what 
I'm dealing with first. Sounds like a good filter may be in store in order 
to get things cleared up.

Mike M

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gunnells, Bradley R" <brad-gunnells at uiowa.edu>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] OT - Shocking a well


> Mike, I had done this years ago for my well. I couldn't find the link I 
> used to print off the instructions but found this video (linked at the 
> bottom of the page) which is basically the same thing I did.
>
> http://www.sdstate.edu/abe/wri/water-quality/flooding.cfm
>
> It's time consuming to do but not difficult. As the video mentioned remove 
> all the screens from your faucets. The first time I did it I thought I 
> really fouled something up because it immediately plugged them up. Also 
> you may want to bypass some things like water softeners as you may plug 
> their internals.
>
> Brad
>
> On Jul 12, 2011, at 5:43 PM, Mike M 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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