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CT Drinking Water Safety in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Water Testing CT:  Well owners whose wells were covered with water in the wake of Hurricane Sandy need to sanitize their well before using the water for drinking or washing. County officials in many of the affected areas of New Jersey and New York, are stating: “Warning! 
 Do Not Wash 
With or Drink Well Water.” People drinking or washing with water from a private well that has been flooded will risk getting sick. Flood Conditions at the Well – Swiftly moving floodwater can carry large debris that could loosen well hardware, dislodge well construction materials or distort casing. Coarse sediment in the floodwaters could erode pump components. If the well is not tightly capped, sediment and floodwater could enter the well and contaminate it. Wells that are more than 10 years old or less than 50 feet deep are likely to be contaminated, even if there is no apparent damage. Floods may cause some wells to collapse The first step these affected CT homeowners need to take, after making sure their electrical service to the well pump is safe, is to sanitize their well. After the sanitizing process has been completed, they then need to test their well water for bacteria to make sure the water is safe for drinking and washing once...

Water Testing in CT after Hurricane Sandy

Water Testing CT –  Hurricane Sandy Tips: If water supply becomes contaminated, you can either boil water for one minute or make water safe with bleach. Here is how: If tap water is clear: 1. Add eight drops of household unscented liquid bleach to one gallon of water. 2. Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking. If tap water is cloudy: 1. Add 16 drops of unscented household liquid bleach to one gallon of water. 2. Mix well and wait 30 minutes or more before drinking. In addition: Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. Open windows and doors to get fresh air when you use bleach. For more information, go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Drinking CT Contaminated Well Water Increases Risk of Erectile Dysfunction

Researchers from Taiwan have found a direct correlation between Erectile Dysfunction, the decline of testosterone, and exposure to arsenic via well water—a connection of potential concern for the millions of men worldwide, including CT, who drink groundwater contaminated with naturally occurring arsenic Besides its association with Erectile Dysfunction, cardiovascular disease has also been linked to chronic arsenic exposure, perhaps by reducing the synthesis of nitric oxide, which is involved in the control of smooth muscle in blood vessels. In the penis, nitric oxide  activates cyclic guano-sine mono-phosphate, which dilates blood vessels, allowing the penis to become engorged with blood. Testosterone can regulate activity of the enzyme nitric oxide synthase, which creates nitric oxide. As arsenic exposure of participants increased, so did the risk of erectile dysfunction. The prevalence of erectile dysfunction was 83.3% among men from the arsenic-endemic area compared with 66.7% among men outside this area. Moreover, as the arsenic exposure of the participants increased, their testosterone levels decreased. According to the authors, arsenic exposure appears to increase erectile dysfunction risk by decreasing testosterone levels. However, they speculate that other factors are at work, as decreases in testosterone did not account for all the erectile dysfunction found in men with high arsenic exposures. The presence of oxygen free radicals can inhibit the synthesis of nitric oxide and impair blood vessel function. Therefore, the researchers suggest that oxidative stress from high arsenic exposure may also increase erectile dysfunction risk.  Article courtesy of National Institute of Environmental Health Science Order water testing for the Arsenic Levels in your...

Monitoring & Maintaining Your CT Well Water

Simply having your CT well water pass a single coli form test tells you very little about the the long-term quality of the water.  Sources for contamination may remain. The only way to have confidence in the potability of your water is through an on-going testing program. This program should include regular testing and keeping a running record of the results. Wells used in commercial facilities, such as restaurants, are required to be tested for coli form bacteria and nitrates several times annually. For a private well that has failed a potability test, or  for a well that does not have a documented testing history, a water testing schedule should be put in place and adhered to If the water test shows that your well water doesn’t stay clean for a reasonable amount of time, we recommend that a water purification system be installed to keep you and your family...