Irish - Giardia is an organic compound that enters the water supply via decomposing plants, animals, insects and such. What it does as it enters the digestive system is attack the walls of the intestinal tract and causes diarreah, vomiting, and in some cases in the elderly or infirm bleeding and eventually death. In Wisconsin about 4 years ago they had Girdia in the municiple water supply. People died because of it. Federal Law states that any municipality must test their water on a consitant basis to assure that it is safe to drink. They had tested but ignored the results. All they had to do was place carbon filters throughout the system and it would have taken care of the problem.

Giardia is organic. Since you live where you have a well, you should shock your well at least once a year or twice a year. If you live in an older home or the pipes leading from your well are older than that can be a breeding ground for Giardia. If you have high levels of Iron Bacteria in your water, chances are you can have other organic matter there as well.

One of the things you can do without going to a huge expense if purchase a carbon filter system. You can get them from Home Depot, Menards, any home improvement store. They will run about $100 and are very easy to put in in you are mechanically inclined. All you have to do is make sure you change the carbon filter every 3-5 months at least. That type of filration system will put your mind at ease. Make sure that it is NSF certified. A blue round logo with white NSF letters inside the circle should be located on the box.

Another thing that I would suggest, depending on the type of well you have and well pump.

Check the well seal and screen in the well vent. The seal shouldn't have any type of leaks in it at all and the screen should be intact or present. During certain times of the year (season changes) insects and small larvea can enter your well system and that could have been your problem since your test came back negative.

You can't be too safe.

Irish - if you have any questions about how to shock your well, you can do it yourself without a professional expense, PM me or ask me on this thread. There may be others who would like to know too.

I am glad that Giardia didn't get you!!! Then we wouldn't have had the pleasure of your many posts!!!!

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While I highly agree with BCG, a RO System can cost anywhere between $175 and up to $1700, in some instances a simple carbon filter at the point of use (tap) would work as well.
In the state that I live in, there are no regulations on the use and dispensing of RO water in grocery stores. Depending on the amount of water that goes through those systems, filters and the RO membrane must be changed regularly!!!

I guess what I am saying is that I would rather depend upon myself to do that rather than hope that I am actually getting pure water from one of those machines...

BCG - I am glad that your family is taking the lead and buying water elseware. Have them check into one of those PUR faucet mount filters or even one of those under the sink filters. If they are just wanting the smell and taste out of the water that will work for them. Eventually they will save money and it is more convenient than lugging gallon jugs of water from store to car and then car to store.

Oh and Lilith, I didn't mean to take over your thread!!!!!

Shall we talk about sex in the shower???? Water related!!

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I don't wanna ever get in water again now Cheyanne...........lol just kidding!


The city lady admitted to me there in front of the entire class that there was in fact iron bacteria present in the city pipes in my neighborhood. We do not have signs of the contamination all the time. I would say once or twice a month for a day each instance. It was said that this is the result of the bacteria and stuff it is growing in becoming loose and making it's way through the system. I have been thinking about the warnings pregnant women receive about not consuming certain soft cheeses due to the bacteria that they can harbor. I can't believe the bacteria that is present in my water would be any safer. I am going to at least consult and atty. They should not be permitted to lie and risk peoples health.


Now about that shower sex...............How many of us can fit in your shower?

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Iron Bacteria is one of the most simple forms of contamination that can be stopped. I can't believe that she (city) just stated that blanket fact without more of an explanation to all of you.

Iron Bacteria can be killed with a minimal about of chlorine. If the city is chlorinating their water by EPA standards, there shouldn't be Iron Bacteria present in the water system at all. How stupid are they??? If iron bacteria is present then other things are present!!!!!!

You would do better in addition to an attorney to notify the EPA. If the city isn't introducing enought treatment into the water, then they are putting the people at risk for anything!!!!

Iron Bacteria is not harmful in itself, pretty much a nusance. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/dwg/febact.htm
http://www.lenntech.com/iron-bacteria.htm
(Couple of links)

Having Iron Bacteria present in a municipal water system however tells me that the city isn't treating their water up to standards and is putting residents at risk. This is not acceptable!

Oh, BTW - I believe we can fit at least 3 in our shower!!!! However our big tub (with jets) can fit at least 5 comfortably!!! The two of us and maybe 3 pixies men????? I will let you pick...

(our water is safe, we have a well and treat the water ourselves - so no need to worry!!)

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OK then I am on my way just gotta get my goggles, snorkel and flippers

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Wow, after reading all this about water, I'm thinking maybe we should all bathe in champaign and drink wine with our dinners.

But, you're not alone. I know Peoria (near me) had problems last year with public swimming pools getting contaminated. They said it occurred because children (sure, blame it on the kids) had potty accidents while they were swimming, but it affected several pools and I hadn't heard of it happening before.

Is nothing safe?

Dicksbro---A couple of years ago,the New York City, pools were
tested and they were something like 85% urine.I'm suprised
that the water wasn't yellow!We have a 24' above-ground
pool for my Grandchildren.People,that just come over,for a
swim,don't realise the expense & everyday work that is entailed
when you own a pool!Just one of the things is filling it.I had to
have a tanker truck with spring water come in.You're talking a
couple of hundred right there! Irish

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Irish. That's amazing. Maybe the idea of bathing in champaign isn't such a bad one

Dicksbro---I'm a recovering alcoholic.I might be tempted to drink the bath water!Just kidding! Irish

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Sorry Guys..........didn't meant to turn this into a Science Class.... I have a tendancy to get carried away about certain things and water safety is just one of them....

BTW - Dicksbro-------have never bathed in champagne - sounds like fun!!!!

Irish - I will fill mine up with Spring Water if you would like!

BTW - Lilith is on her way over with flippers and goggles!!!! Watch Out Boys!!!

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Hey, you wouldn't possibly think of having all this fun underwater without Aquaman would you?

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