Chlorine Essentials
A quick turn of the tap and there it is - clean, flowing water to drink, cook with, bathe in. It is so readily available that we forget that obtaining water for daily living was once a time - consuming task that did not always yield healthy results. Before cities began routinely treating drinking water, including disinfecting it with chlorine, thousands perished every year from waterborne scourges such as cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery and hepatitis A. Today, worldwide, significant strides in public health and the quality of life are directly linked to the adoption of drinking water chlorination.
Private Well Ownership
Whether maintained by professionals or the homeowner who has access to approved procedures, there are significant responsibilities associated with private well ownership. Well owners should adopt a multi-barrier approach to safeguard their drinking water from contaminants that includes regular monitoring for waterborne pathogens and prompt disinfection when needed. It's a responsibility that can mean the difference between illness and health for families relying on private well water.
