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Chlorination Information
Aqua recommends well chlorination as the first step in trying to remedy an unsafe sample, high iron, iron bacteria, hydrogen sulfide & anytime the well is entered for service.
Chlorination InstructionsWarning: It is recommended a licensed pump installer chlorinate water wells. Do not attempt if the pump or piping is connected to the well cap or if you have a flowing well or pressurized well head. Calcium hypochlorite is a hazardous material and can cause severe injury, it is extremely important to handle with caution & care. Chlorinating wells in most instances, is an effective means of disinfecting a well. Under certain conditions, obstructions, corrosion & pump failure can occur in the well & plumbing system.
Example Calculation
Well Information
Well casing diameter= 6 in
Well depth= 200 ft
Depth to water from surface= 75 ft
Calculations
Standing water in well=125 ft (200′ – 75′)
125′ x 1.50 gallons= 187.50 gals per Table A
187.5 gals./100= 1.87 x .66 =1.23lbs Table B
187.5 gals./100=1.87 x 3.6 = 6.73qts Table B
1.23 lbs Granular or 6.73 qts Liquid bleach
will be needed to chlorinate your well
Gallons of Water in Your Well
2” diameter: .17 gals. Per foot
4” diameter: .66 gals. Per foot
6” diameter: 1.50 gals. Per foot
5” diameter: 1.04 gals. Per foot
8” diameter: 2.60 gals. Per foot
Amount of chlorine needed for a 500 mg/l solution per 100 gallons of water
Sodium Hypochlorite Household Bleach
(5% available chlorine)
3.6 quarts
Approx 1 gallon
Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets/Granular
(70% available chlorine)
.66 pounds
Approx 10 ounces