Homeowners are often tempted to "shock" their own wells using household bleach, but DIY well treatment can actually cause more harm than good. If you are dealing with contaminated water, here is why you should always hire a certified professional:
Precision Chemistry vs. Guesswork: Pouring incorrect ratios of store-bought bleach down a wellhead can severely corrode your expensive submersible pump and pressure tank. Professionals use the exact chemical concentrations required to eliminate bacteria without destroying your equipment.
Targeting the Right Contaminants: DIY treatments only attempt to address bacteria. They do absolutely nothing to remove invisible, odorless threats like heavy metals, high nitrates, or agricultural chemicals. We perform lab-certified testing to identify exactly what is in your water so we can apply the correct treatment.
Proper System Integration: A professional understands how to flush the treatment safely through your entire home's plumbing system, ensuring bacteria isn't hiding in your water heater or indoor pipes after the main well is treated.
Our Comprehensive Well Treatment & Inspection Process
When our local Oklahoma City well specialists visit your property, we don't just treat the water; we evaluate the entire system. Our thorough process includes:
System Evaluation: We inspect your wellhead, water source, and pump system for mechanical performance, safety, and proper DEQ setbacks.
Lab-Certified Testing: We pull samples to test your water for dangerous contaminants, including coliform bacteria, E. coli, heavy metals, and regional nitrates.
Treatment System Review: We review your existing water treatment infrastructure—such as water softeners, reverse osmosis filters, UV purifiers, and chlorination systems—to ensure they are correctly sized, functioning, and properly maintained.
Actionable Recommendations: We provide a transparent, plain-language report detailing our findings, letting you know exactly whether you require minor maintenance, system upgrades, or a full well treatment to restore your water quality.
