York County, Maine
Well Chlorination in Arundel, ME
Call (800) 696-9355 or request a visit. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Shock chlorination is how we disinfect a well and the plumbing it feeds. In Arundel, it is the standard response to a positive coliform test and a routine step after pump work, well repairs or a flood that may have let surface water in.
Well Chlorination for Arundel homes
Arundel is a mostly rural town inland of Kennebunkport, with wooded lots, small farms and quiet roads between Biddeford and Kennebunk. Iron and manganese staining, hard water and sulfur smell are the usual complaints, with radon and arsenic as the health questions.
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford, Lyman and Dayton surround the town, which keeps it close to several service routes. A buyer should ask for the well depth, the pump age and the last bacteria, arsenic and radon results before closing.
What we see in York County wells
Inland wells in York County face bacteria risk from agricultural runoff, aging casings and nearby septic systems. In Arundel, we pair shock chlorination with an inspection of the casing and cap, since a repeat positive often points to an entry path.
What we check first in Arundel
- Total coliform and E. coli before and after treatment
- Drainage around the well, to see where water collects
- The septic system's distance and condition
How it works
How we handle well chlorination, step by step
- 1
Inspect the well
We also review your last test results and note what prompted the chlorination, such as a positive coliform, a repair or a flood.
- 2
Dose and circulate
We calculate the volume of the well and house plumbing, add the right amount of chlorine and run it through every line, hot and cold, so no part is missed.
- 3
Hold and flush
The chlorinated water sits for the required period, typically many hours. After that, we flush it out through an outdoor hose, away from septic systems and sensitive plants.
- 4
Retest the water
A bacteria sample is taken after the flush, usually after a few days, to confirm the water is clean. We send it to the lab and review the result with you.
What shapes the job in Arundel
Chlorine affects equipment. Water heaters, softeners and filters can be damaged or have their media affected, so we bypass or protect them as needed. In a Arundel basement, that is planned before the chlorine goes in.
When to consider shock chlorination
- A positive total coliform or E. coli test
- The water has a musty or unusual smell
- Slime or odor that may point to bacteria in the plumbing
- A family member with an immune concern
Need a well disinfected in Arundel? Call or send a request. We will plan the day, run the chlorination and retest the water, and we also work in Kennebunk and Saco.
Well Chlorination in Arundel?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.