Cumberland County, Maine
Well Chlorination in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough homes
Much of the town is on public water, but neighborhoods away from the main lines depend on private wells. A house that has always been on a well may be sitting next to one that connected to city water years ago, so nearby experience can mislead.
Newer homes in subdivisions often have newer wells, but treatment may still be missing if nobody tested after move-in. Buyers should confirm whether a Scarborough property is on a well, ask for the last water report and check the pump and tank ages.
What we see in Cumberland County wells
Shallow sandy wells near the water can pick up bacteria after storms and high water. In Scarborough, a well near Scarborough's marsh edges and inland roads 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 Scarborough
- Total coliform and E. coli before and after treatment
- Casing inspection for cracks or gaps
- 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
Before any chlorine goes in, we check for obvious issues: a loose cap, a flooded pit or a leaking splice. The goal is a lasting fix, not just a temporary one.
- 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
We suggest a second test a few weeks later if the original problem was serious. That extra step is cheap insurance for your Cumberland County well.
What shapes the job in Scarborough
Dose and contact time are the heart of the process. We calculate how much chlorine the system needs, circulate it until it reaches every tap and let it stand for the time the job requires. Rushing the hold leaves bacteria behind.
When to consider shock chlorination
- A pump replacement or well repair has just happened
- A new well has been drilled and needs disinfection
- Slime or odor that may point to bacteria in the plumbing
- A family member with an immune concern
Atlantic Water Solutions chlorinates wells across Cumberland County, including Scarborough and Arundel. Ask for a visit and tell us what prompted the test.
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Well Chlorination in Scarborough?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.