Well Water Resources
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Arsenic in Your Water
Arsenic in your drinking water poses a threat to your health. Since private systems are more susceptible to arsenic than public water systems, private well owners should take steps to guard their health. Measures include routine water supply testing and wellhead maintenance and protection.
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This publication explains how to identify and remove hydrogen sulfide and sulfate from household water.
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Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfate
This publication describes hydrogen sulfide and sulfate and its effects on household water quality.
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Coliform Bacteria in Your Water
This publication contains information about identifying and controlling coliform bacteria in household water.
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Iron and Manganese
Elevated levels of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) are two of the most common water quality problems in Georgia’s groundwater. This circular addresses problems associated with high levels of these two elements, levels considered to be a problem, and treatment options to remove the iron or manganese.
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An estimated 1.7 million people in Georgia rely on 640,000 private wells for their drinking water supply, and private well water users are responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of their water supplies for domestic, livestock, and irrigation use. This online tool provides interpretations and recommendations for drinking water quality.
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