If chlorine shocks give you anxiety (or if the bacteria keep coming back like an ex with boundary issues), you can install a continuous disinfection system. This is basically a little machine that drips chlorine or pumps UV light into your water 24/7. A UV system is like zapping the bacteria with a tiny ray gun—it scrambles their DNA so they can’t reproduce. No babies, no bacteria. It’s Terminator for microbes, and it won’t make your water taste like a swimming pool.
But here’s the catch: UV doesn’t work if the water is cloudy. You need a sediment filter first, because bacteria love to hide behind dirt like a kid behind a couch cushion. Also, UV bulbs need replacing every year. Set a reminder, or you’ll end up with bacteria that have learned to do the hula under the light.
How To Filter Coliform Bacteria In Well Water - Woodham Camery
