| When searching for inexpensive water filters for | | | | having it tested by the water filter company. The |
| wells, remember that cost isn't always a price. The | | | | cost should be weighed against the damage to your |
| cost of an inadequate system could be quite large | | | | family in not having the system installed, and the cost |
| compared to a higher quality system. Having your | | | | to your homes plumbing. Buying drinking water is a |
| water tested by an independent agency, your | | | | short term solution at best, and the expense can |
| county Health Department should be able to do this | | | | mount up quickly. |
| or direct you to the agency who can. Once you have | | | | Drilling a new well may seem like a better solution, |
| the test results, you can do the research needed to | | | | but the chances that the water table itself has been |
| find the best solution for the problem. A simple filter | | | | contaminated are pretty good, and the new well |
| will not be effective against some contaminates that | | | | could have the same problems. So when you are |
| can be found, such as arsenic and E.Coli bacteria. For | | | | ready to shop for inexpensive water filters for wells, |
| those types of impurities a special filtration and | | | | shopping around will get you a better price, but |
| purification system will be needed. | | | | knowing what you need to remove will save you the |
| These systems can be expensive, which is why | | | | most money, since you won't get taken in and buy |
| testing by an independent agency is better than | | | | the wrong system for your well. |