York County, Maine
Well Chlorination in Saco, ME
Call (800) 696-9355 or request a visit. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A positive bacteria test in a Saco well does not mean the water is lost. A measured dose of chlorine, circulated through the well and the house, held and then flushed out, resets the system, and a retest confirms the result.
Well Chlorination for Saco homes
Saco sits where the Saco River meets the Atlantic, with dense neighborhoods near the water and quieter rural roads farther inland. Sandy glacial deposits near the river let a shallow well react quickly to heavy rain and to long dry stretches.
Properties close to the marshes and the shore can see sodium and chloride creep up in a well that is worked hard through summer. Older houses on the edge of town often have pumps and tanks that were installed decades ago and never revisited.
What we see in York County wells
Shallow sandy wells near the water can pick up bacteria after storms and high water. In Saco, a well near the Saco River corridor that tests positive after a coastal storm is a good candidate for shock chlorination and a closer look at the wellhead.
What we check first in Saco
- Chlorine residual during the process, to confirm it reached every tap
- Wellhead and cap condition, a common entry point
- Iron or sulfur bacteria, if the water also has odor or slime
How it works
How we handle well chlorination, step by step
- 1
Inspect the well
We look at the wellhead, cap and casing for gaps, cracks or signs of surface water entry. If we find a path for bacteria, we address it as part of the job.
- 2
Dose and circulate
A measured dose of chlorine is introduced into the well and circulated through the plumbing, with a hose back to the well to mix it. Every tap and fixture is run until chlorine is detected.
- 3
Hold and flush
Patience matters here. We hold the solution long enough to be effective, then flush until the chlorine smell is gone and the water runs clear.
- 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 Saco
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 Saco basement, that is planned before the chlorine goes in.
When to consider shock chlorination
- A positive total coliform or E. coli test
- A new well has been drilled and needs disinfection
- A well that has been unused for a long time
- A real estate test that came back positive
Need a well disinfected in Saco? Call or send a request. We will plan the day, run the chlorination and retest the water, and we also work in Limington and Scarborough.
Well Chlorination in Saco?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.