Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination
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- January 25, 2022
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Overview
If your well has been flooded, it must be shock chlorinated before it can be used as a source of drinking water. This publication explains how to disinfect a well using either dry chlorine or liquid household bleach. (3 pages)
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