Can Drinking Well Water Cause Diarrhea?

Mosman Well Works • December 10, 2024

The biggest responsibility that comes with using well water is ensuring that it is free from contaminants. Your choices and actions will determine the quality of water you are getting. Bacteria and other pathogens that cause a variety of illnesses can be found in well water. When such water is consumed or even used domestically, you become prone to symptoms such as diarrhea, which can have serious risks to your health. According to the World Health Organization, 71% of the global population has access to safe drinking water bur there are an estimated 2 billion whose only water source is contaminated. 

What Is the Connection Between Diarrhea and Well Water?

Being aware of your well’s potential for contamination is one of the best ways to prevent diarrhea and other waterborne diseases. Well water can be contaminated by natural sources and human activities. Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites are already present on the earth’s surface and can be washed into the well systems through water run-off from rainfall or snow melts. Human sewage and animal waste can also pollute wells through underground seepage and water run-off. 

How to Prevent Diarrhea when Using Well Water

Keeping your water safe for your family is a major priority for well owners. If you’ve noticed some rusty elements in your water, here are some DIY solutions that may improve the situation:

  • Add water softeners to your well water to remove certain rust particles that might be difficult to eliminate via filtration.
  • Combine the water softener with water enhancement products as they complement each other.
  • Install a rust filter along with the aforementioned water treatment additives. Filtration can help remove certain rust particles.

When to Call a Professional

The most effective way to ensure that your well water is safe for use is to get it tested. This way, you will be able to prevent diarrhea and other water-borne complications. In some cases, you may notice signs that your water is compromised even before the effects materialize, while sometimes, you may notice when it is too late. Whatever the situation is, it is necessary to seek professional well water services to ensure you get safe and quality water. 

When to Get Professional Help for Your Well

To enjoy the convenience and benefits of well water, it is important to work with trained and qualified specialists right from the start. You will regularly need to test and treat the well water to ensure it is always safe for consumption. The frequency at which you need these services will depend on your area’s natural and human activities.At Mosman Well Works, we understand that a lot goes into caring for and maintaining well water. We help make life easier for you by taking responsibility for your well, so that you can enjoy clean and safe water. Take advantage of our knowledge of the industry and the latest equipment by getting in touch with us today and learning how to improve your well-water experience. 

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