OT: well water
#1
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OT: well water
We have been looking at new homes in the Puslinch area and most of the estate type homes have ‘drilled wells”. I’ve done some research on-line, but can’t find anything clear on how you ensure that the water is safe to drink day to day. Does anyone know if there are purification systems that monitor water quality?
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We have been looking at new homes in the Puslinch area and most of the estate type homes have ‘drilled wells”. I’ve done some research on-line, but can’t find anything clear on how you ensure that the water is safe to drink day to day. Does anyone know if there are purification systems that monitor water quality?
#3
I lived in Carlisle for over 20 years (south of Puslinch) and it was always a concern about the water. Most of the area is supplied by aquifers which have been threatened for a long time by possible quarries. . There are a number of companies around that will check your water for safety however you have to make sure that you first have water. It is a concern when you turn on the tap one morning and nothing comes out. Do your homework on the specific area.
Terry
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Last edited by terene; 02-19-2018 at 02:28 PM.
#4
If you Google water issues Puslinch ON. it will give you quite a bit of info. on the area. I know Guelph has had its water issues over the years. Mike DeJong of Restoration Design in Guelph might be a good person to call, I believe he has lived in the area for years.
Last edited by terene; 02-19-2018 at 02:34 PM. Reason: edit update
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Thanks guys...I appreciate the input!
We own a mansion in Forest Hill now. We are looking to downsize to a simple estate home.
We own a mansion in Forest Hill now. We are looking to downsize to a simple estate home.
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#8
Drifting
I'm on a well as is half of Nova Scotia. When I moved in (new build) it was tested for bacteria and arsenic/uranium. It has a water softner. I fill it up with salt every week or so. It is recommended you get your water tested annually. Other than that I don't really worry about it. To answer your question, I have no real time monitoring to ensure that the water is 'safe' but neither do the other half million people drinking well water in this province. To the best of my knowledge underground water is not where bacteria live or come from.
If you do move to a place that is on well check out what the electricity situation is like. If it's above ground or below ground. How reliable is it. It sucks to lose your power in a storm. It really sucks to lose your power in a storm and not be able to flush your toilet. Few years ago in the last place I lived I lost power for 7 days. Fun times. Because I still don't have a generator I just fill up a bath tub with water before a wind storm. That's my flush water if power gets knocked out.
If you do move to a place that is on well check out what the electricity situation is like. If it's above ground or below ground. How reliable is it. It sucks to lose your power in a storm. It really sucks to lose your power in a storm and not be able to flush your toilet. Few years ago in the last place I lived I lost power for 7 days. Fun times. Because I still don't have a generator I just fill up a bath tub with water before a wind storm. That's my flush water if power gets knocked out.
#9
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The best water comes from well water. But get it tested and treat it is as necessary usually just a soft water treatment. Much better then drinking recycled GTA waste water.
#12
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Jamie 140 said it and Rod 911 confirm how to proceed.
Water testing is completed by local s that are qualified. ie Engineers, Drillers
Testing is completed by TRCA.
They have all kinds of records. Where the wells are located. First hand knowledge as to quality.
I will send u a pm
TJ
Water testing is completed by local s that are qualified. ie Engineers, Drillers
Testing is completed by TRCA.
They have all kinds of records. Where the wells are located. First hand knowledge as to quality.
I will send u a pm
TJ
#13
Nordschleife Master
And here's the other thing with a well.
Get a well engineer to get the flow rate for you before making an offer. Ours just gushes into the cistern.
True Story. Some dude in Kilbride (notorious for crappy wells) had a great well but decided to build his dream house directly over top. Despite numerous test holes and water witching, he NEVER found another well with sufficient flow rate and had to have water trucked twice a week.
Get a well engineer to get the flow rate for you before making an offer. Ours just gushes into the cistern.
True Story. Some dude in Kilbride (notorious for crappy wells) had a great well but decided to build his dream house directly over top. Despite numerous test holes and water witching, he NEVER found another well with sufficient flow rate and had to have water trucked twice a week.
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Makes you appreciate just turning on the tap and getting water! Thanks for the thoughts everyone!
#15
Nordschleife Master
Bacura, like I mentioned prior. Get your water tested and treat as necessary.