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Abstract
The source of bacteria in your water supply can come from the water source itself, the contamination of the well and/or piping system during maintenance or construction or improper well construction. There are four disinfection methods available for the private water system:
- Chlorination (simple chlorination, super chlorination and shock chlorination)
- Ultraviolet (UV) light
- Ozonation
Publication Date
1990
Publication Number
AEU-52
Repository Citation
Taraba, Joseph L.; Ilvento, Thomas W.; and Heaton, Linda M., "Home Water Disinfection Methods" (1990). Agricultural Engineering Extension Updates. 29.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/aeu_reports/29
