Can you put a chlorine tablet in well water?

Can you put a chlorine tablet in well water?

the well has been flooded or exposed to bacterial contamination in another manner, such as a crack in the well cap. Chlorine granules, tablets and liquid chlorine in the form of household bleach can all be used to disinfect your well.

How many chlorine tablets do I need for a well?

For a 10-foot well use 2 tsp. of a chlorine tablet, for a 20-foot well use 1 1/2 tbsp. of a chlorine tablet, for a 40-foot well use 3 tbsp. of a chlorine tablet and for an 80-foot well use 4 1/2 tbsp.

Should you add chlorine to well water?

Shock chlorination is recommended: upon completion of a new well or when an unused well is returned to service. if annual water test results indicate the presence of bacteria. if a well system is opened for any installation, repair or maintenance.

How long does chlorine last in a well?

12-24 hours
Do not leave chlorine solutions inside well casings for longer times than prescribed (12-24 hours). Well casings, holding tanks and pipes should be flushed thoroughly until no residual levels of chlorine are found.

What are the best chlorine tablets?

– Slow Dissolving – One 50-Pound Bucket – Individually Wrapped Tablets

What are chlorine tablets used for?

2-in-1 product

  • Chlorine protected from the sun with CYA
  • Chlorine lasts up to 8 times longer
  • Easier to maintain proper water chemistry
  • Saves money on fewer chemicals
  • Where can you buy chlorine tablets?

    The tablets are likely to be Trichlor and you get those either at a pool store or some big-box stores (Home Depot, etc.) and may be called “stabilized chlorine tablets”. Just realize that continued use of Trichlor (or Dichlor) will increase the Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level of the pool making the chlorine less effective against preventing algae growth.

    What happens to chlorine tablets if they get wet?

    the amount of chlorine

  • the type of exposure
  • the length of exposure