Marshall & Madison County, NC
Well Water Testing & Treatment in WNC
WNC well water can have acidity (blue-green staining), iron, sediment or bacteria, especially after flooding.
Start with a test
NC recommends private well owners test regularly. The county health department can help with testing; after a flood, test before drinking.
Common treatment
- Sediment filters
- Acid neutralizers
- Iron filters
- UV disinfection
- Shock chlorination after repairs or flooding