The Do's & Don'ts of Saving Water

With the many tips in this publication you'll learn how to save water in the bathroom, kitchen and landscape

Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies

Treatment of drinking water to improve its sanitary or bacteriological quality is referred to as disinfection. Shock chlorination is one disinfection method employed by public suppliers to reduce bacterial contamination of water. This method also can be used by private-water-well owners

The Do's & Don'ts of Saving Water

With the many tips in this publication you'll learn how to save water in the bathroom, kitchen and landscape

Disinfecting Water after a Disaster

3 pp.This publication explains how to disinfect water after a flood, as well as where to find water in an emergency when supplies are limited

Solving Water Quality Problems in the Home

4 pp., 2 tablesIf your drinking water comes from a private water well, there are certain procedures you can follow to make sure the water is safe. This publication explains how to get your water tested and, if treatment is necessary, to select the correct treatment equipment. Tables display common water problems and the equipment used to treat them

Drinking Water Problems: MTBE

Methyl tertiary-butyl ether, a gasoline additive commonly known as MTBE, can contaminate ground water and cause health problems for those exposed to it for a long time. However, filtering devices can remove this and other additives from well water. 3 graphics, 4 page

Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination

3 pp., 2 tablesIf your well has been flooded, it must be shock chlorinated before it can be used as a source of drinking water. This publication explains how to disinfect a well using either dry chlorine or liquid household bleach

Drinking Water Problems: Benzene

Drinking water in Texas sometimes contains potentially harmful chemicals, including benzene. Well owners can learn how to treat their well water to remove these chemicals. 4 pages, 3 image

Determining the Presence of Fecal Coliform Bacteria in Private Water Well Samples of Texas

Individual water well samples were collected and screened from private water wells. These samples were screened on-site for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria. Once all samples were screened, results were compiled and percent fecal coliform bacteria contamination determined. To date, a total of 3,319 water well samples have been screened for the presence of fecal coliform bacteria. The presence of fecal coliform bacteria has been found in 250 of the samples

Drinking Water Standards

12 pp., 2 tablesThis publication explains the federal safety standards for drinking water provided by public water supply systems. It discusses the legal requirements for public water supplies, the maximum level allowed for contaminants in the water, and the potential health effects of each contaminant regulated. People who use water from private sources such as wells can also use these standards as a guide in checking whether their water is safe