Best for
- One-time well disinfection
- Coliform after well work
- Biofilm reduction
Well water treatment guide
Shock Chlorination for private well water
Treatment should match confirmed lab results. Use this guide to understand where shock chlorination fits before you buy equipment.
Maintenance
Retest after treatment. Recurrent bacteria means the contamination pathway must be corrected.
Not a primary fix for
- Permanent solution for a damaged well
- Chemical contaminants
Compare other treatment options
Reverse Osmosis
Best for: Nitrate, Arsenic, Lead.
UV Disinfection
Best for: Total coliform, E. coli, Recurring bacterial risk after source correction.
Water Softener
Best for: Hardness, Scale, Some dissolved iron.
Iron Filter
Best for: Iron, Orange stains, Some manganese when designed correctly.
Acid Neutralizer
Best for: Low pH, Corrosive water, Blue-green copper stains.
Aeration
Best for: Hydrogen sulfide odor, Radon in water, Some volatile gases.
Activated Carbon
Best for: Taste, Odor, Some organic chemicals.
Keep your well history
Interpret once on the web. Track forever in the app.
Save test history, set annual reminders, compare results over time, and create a shareable report for your family or water professional.
Track treated water results in the app