315 Riggs St, Oxford, CT 06478, United States of America
Need Immediate Service? Call: 203-586-1688
Feeling a little queasy? It might have been that burrito you had at lunch. But it’s also possible that your well water is polluted.
E. coli and other coliform bacteria cause major gastric and digestive illness. A mild infection produces what may feel like food poisoning. More serious infections can cause the kidneys to shut down. Children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of serious complications. They can be at risk even if they ingest a small amount a small amount of the bacteria. E. coli is found in human and animal waste. Normally it is filtered out as surface water penetrates the earth, but it can end up in ground water and in your well.
What can cause well water to become contaminated with E. coli and coliform bacteria? According to the Centers for Disease Control, environmental factors include:
The Environmental Protection Agency also includes factors such as nearby agricultural leach fields or septic systems spilling over and excessive rain or snow melt as being potential sources of bacterial pollution.
E. coli contaminated water has been the culprit in many fruit and vegetable recalls. Packaged salad greens, Romaine lettuce and strawberries are some of the most recent examples of food that has been contaminated. The produce had been irrigated with tainted water, and the bacteria is taken up into the plant tissue.
Water that contains coliform bacteria doesn’t look, smell or taste differently than clean water. The only clue that a high concentration of coliform bacteria may be present is that you begin having recurring digestive problems such as diarrhea, vomiting or you experience high fevers frequently. For this reason, it is wise to have well water tested at least once a year by a professional. If harmful bacteria are present, then the well can be sanitized with a shock chlorine treatment. A professional can also uncover vulnerabilities in your ground water system and suggest preventive measures.
Don’t play with the health and safety of your household;
call Mosman Well Works to have your well tested for E. coli and coliform bacteria if you have had any symptoms of illness, or if there have been any events that may have opened your ground water to pollutants.
Mosman Well Works provides safe water and quality service to both residential and commercial customers throughout Connecticut. When you hire Mosman Well Works, expect superior service, honesty, and dependability. We stand by our work and no job is too challenging for our team. Mosman Well Works are experts that you can trust. We serve Greater Waterbury and all throughout CT.
We have over 20 years of experience in the well industry, including manufacturer specialized training and safety training. Our team of technicians are available for emergency service 365 days a year and our customer service line is open 24 hours a day to answer your questions.
We will work with your schedule to minimize any inconvenience or impact to your daily agenda. We strive to continually expand our industry knowledge with all the latest advancements utilizing technology, to be the leading well company. If you’re experiencing low water pressure from your well or need a well pump replaced, give us a call. Mosman Well Works operates out of several
locations in Connecticut including
Naugatuck,
Derby,
Shelton, Waterbury, and
Oxford but services the entire state.
Fairfield County
Bethel, Bridgeport, Bristol, Brookfield, Danbury,Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Shelton, Sherman, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, Wilton
Litchfield County Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Washington, Watertown, Warren, Winchester, Winsted, Woodbury
Ansonia, Avon, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, New Haven, Madison, Meriden, Middlebury, Milford, Naugatuck, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Madison, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Haven, Wolcott, Woodmont, Woodbridge
For more information about our services, call us at 203-586-1688 or complete the form.
Business Hours
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Mosman Well Works, LLC
315 Riggs St, Oxford, CT 06478, United States of America
Serving all of Litchfield, Fairfield, and New Haven counties - View Service Areas