Wednesday, September 13, 2017

How Do Water Well Chlorinators Work?

Hi Gerry,

My neighbor works at our local water treatment plant, and he told us he thinks we should put in a chlorinator.  We have tested off and on ever since we bought this farm for coliform bacteria in our well water. We added chlorine to the well but after a few months we tested positive again for bacteria. 

How do chlorinators work?  Does it use regular bleach?  We don't want chlorinated water to go out on the orchard, just for inside our house.

Joan S.
Texas




Joan,

Thanks for emailing.  It is best to try to identify the source of the bacteria first if possible.  Have you checked the top of your well to make sure there are no cracks or loose fittings?   You might consider having a well professional (well driller or well contractor) take a look down at your well.

If you find you need to install a continuous system for disinfection, chlorine is a good low cost way to go, provided there is sufficient contact or retention time, after the chlorine is injected, before the water reaches the house.  You would also need to monitor it, to make sure there is a chlorine residual (which is easy to do with a simple test kit).

You might also consider having a dual-barrier system, so that if anything ever happened to the chlorinator you have a secondary disinfection system, such as ultraviolet sterilizer.

Please see this link and page for some important easy-to-follow steps for chlorinators on home well systems: 



Questions to Ask When Choosing a Chlorinator:

• Have I had my water tested?
• What is the “chlorine demand” (based on my water test) of my water?
• What is the flow rate of my well pump in gallons per minute?
• How much contact time do I have after the chlorine is injected and will a contact tank be necessary?
• What is the line pressure in PSI, at the point where I plan to inject the chlorine?

Here is a diagram of a typical home water well chlorinator installed right at the home, and you can easily bypass the garden and orchard with this type of system:

Chlorine PRP >  Contact Tank > Carbon Filter


The following will show images, product links for additional information:

 
 Precision 24 Proportional Chlorinator Package w/ 15 Gal. Tank                     

Easy Installation!  No-Wiring Needed! Plug into any 220 Volt wall outlet, and when there is flow, the Precision Metering Pump will instantly and accurately inject the precise amount of chlorine (or other chemicals) based on the flow rate of the water!

Output rating:  0.1 – 22 Gallons per Day (GPD).  Pressure rating:  Will inject into lines with up to 110 PSI.  System comes with a 2 year warranty on the Pump and Meter.

Each System Includes:
PRECISION 24 Home Well Water Pump with 15 gallon heavy-duty polyethylene solution tank, CWS Lead-Free 3/4" NPT heavy-duty nylon engineered plastic flow meter and cable, Tubing and fittings to connect pump to injection check valve, 1 Injection Check valve 1/2" NPT, and install manual.


 Carbon Whole House Backwash Filter 5900e 1.5 CF
 Carbon Whole House Backwash Filter 5900e 


Excellent for use in dechlorinating water and removing many tastes and odors
Removes chloramines with the optional Catalytic Carbon upgrade
Much longer life and higher flow rates than carbon filter cartridges.
Unlike carbon cartridges which can trap sediment and dirt, these systems automatically backwash out trapped sediment, alleviating pressure drop.
NSF certified, one piece, seamless polyester filter tank for long life.

 Contact Retention Tank  CWS-1054 15 Gal. 1" In-Out
 Contact Retention Tank CWS-1054 


CWS Retention Contact Mixing Tanks are great for chlorination, peroxide, ozone or aeration systems!
Unlike other contact tanks rated for 75 PSI max, this tank is rated for 125 PSI.
Heavier duty, longer lasting.
This attractive contact tank is a durable easy-to-install retention tank designed to provide optimum contact time during chemical treatment.
These lightweight seamless totally non-corrosive retention tanks are ideal for new and replacement installation where longest life is desired.
100% non-metallic polymer materials.
Impervious to chemical attack.
Seamless one-piece inner shell, NSF certified.
No vulnerable interior tank coating.
125 psig operating pressure.
Drain is easy to install using PVC or stainless steel ball valves.

Excellent for use in dechlorinating water and removing many tastes and odors


Carbon Backwash Filter:

A carbon filter can keep the taste and odor of chlorine out of the house water.  This system also removes taste and sediment as well:

Carbon Filter 5900e Series

Carbon Whole House Backwash Filter 5900e 0.5 CFRemoves chloramines with the optional Catalytic Carbon upgrade
Much longer life and higher flow rates than carbon filter cartridges.
Unlike carbon cartridges which can trap sediment and dirt, these systems automatically backwash out trapped sediment, alleviating pressure drop.
NSF certified, one piece, seamless polyester filter tank for long life
NSF certified backwash control valve featuring:
fully adjustable backwash and rinse cycles to save water and allow maximized performance
Time-tested, hydraulically balanced piston seal and spacers
User freindly LCD, displaying time of day, regeneration mode, and gallons remaining before backwash
(Optional)Flow Totalizer function, tracking total amount of water treated
(Optional)Flow Meter immediate, meter delayed, meter with day override, and calendar clock regeneration modes available (See manual for details)
Blue tooth connectivity with Android or Iphone App allows control and analysis of system from smartphone. This option is only used if the optional flow meter is installed.

http://www.cleanwaterstore.com/carbon-filter-5900.html#item=CF003740&tab=tab1


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No Sales Tax as well unless shipping to California.
90 Day Guarantee:  Try the system out and return within 90 Days if not completely satisfied.

Dedicated Support:  Our trained and certified water specialists are here to help if you have any questions.  Our support and service is #1 in our industry.

Questions? Call us toll-free 888-600-5426 or email us!

I hope this information helps and finds you well, should you have any questions or require additional documentation simply let me know.  Thanks again for contacting us to treat your water, I look forward to hearing from you.


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