Borewell water is an essential source for many households, farms, and industries. While it often appears clean, underground water can contain contaminants that affect both health and equipment. Regular testing and proper treatment ensure that borewell water remains safe, clean, and reliable.
1. Why Borewell Water Testing is Important
Even deep groundwater can be contaminated by natural minerals, industrial waste, agricultural runoff, or sewage seepage. Testing helps:
- Detect harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
- Identify excessive minerals like iron, fluoride, or arsenic.
- Prevent long-term health risks and infrastructure damage.
2. How Often Should You Test?
- Domestic Use: At least once a year.
- Agricultural Use: Before each growing season.
- If Water Quality Changes: Test immediately if there’s a change in taste, smell, or color.
3. Key Tests to Conduct
- Physical Tests: Color, taste, odor, and turbidity (cloudiness).
- Chemical Tests: pH levels, hardness, fluoride, nitrate, iron, arsenic, salinity.
- Microbiological Tests: E. coli, coliform bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms.
4. Borewell Water Treatment Tips
a) Filtration Systems
- Sand Filters: Remove suspended particles.
- Activated Carbon Filters: Reduce odor, chlorine, and organic compounds.
b) Disinfection Methods
- Chlorination: Kills bacteria and viruses.
- UV Purifiers: Safe for continuous disinfection without chemicals.
c) Advanced Purification
- Reverse Osmosis (RO): Removes dissolved salts, heavy metals, and contaminants.
- Ion Exchange Systems: Reduce hardness and specific minerals.
5. Preventing Borewell Contamination
- Keep borewell surroundings clean and sealed.
- Avoid waste disposal or septic tanks near the borewell.
- Implement rainwater recharge to maintain aquifer health.