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Nancy1999 · 01-29-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlies Mamma

ok, got a break..... I guess because I have never had to use well water I was afraid of what might be in it. I do plan to get a filter for the drinking faucett simply because I have never liked the taste of well water when I have had it in the past. I just want to do whats best for CharlieBrown.

It really depends on the well, I had some that tasted great, but others high in iron tasted horrible, and of course, if you have sulfur in it, it will taste like rotten eggs!

bjh · 01-29-2013, 11:26 AM

We have wonderful tasting well water here in southeast Texas and I absolutely love it. We have lived here for about 12 years. Of course water can taste and smell differently from location to location so my recommendation would be to have your water tested.

Lovetodream88 · 01-29-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlies Mamma

ok, got a break..... I guess because I have never had to use well water I was afraid of what might be in it. I do plan to get a filter for the drinking faucett simply because I have never liked the taste of well water when I have had it in the past. I just want to do whats best for CharlieBrown.

It might ease your mind to just put in a call to your vet and see what they say.

nanahas3 · 01-29-2013, 02:27 PM

We just sold a house we built 25 years ago. Had never had the well tested until then and it came back perfect. Of course ours was far from the septic system. Your local health dept can test it for you. I prefer well water to drink because of the chlorine in city water. I hate the taste of the water here.

Micah my love · 01-29-2013, 02:37 PM

We have city water, but i dislike the taste of chlorine so i buy Gerber or nursery
water for my babes and i drink bottled water, I have a filter on my fridge but i like bottled better

Charlies Mamma · 01-29-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

It might ease your mind to just put in a call to your vet and see what they say.

I intend to ask, Charlie has to repeat all of his liver test on the 16th of Feb this will be one of my top questions for sure.

noochie2742 · 01-29-2013, 03:31 PM

ya learn something everyday lol. i guess ya could boil it right? mine gets tested every 3 months.

katienme2002 · 01-29-2013, 04:10 PM

We have well water as well, I never thought of it being an issue..now im not so sure..

Charlies Mamma · 01-29-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by katienme2002

We have well water as well, I never thought of it being an issue..now im not so sure..

Oh i dont want to make anyone to worry its just charlie has so many health issues i am a Perinoid mamma

katienme2002 · 01-29-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlies Mamma

Oh i dont want to make anyone to worry its just charlie has so many health issues i am a Perinoid mamma

Anything makes me paranoid..I have anxiety issues, so I worry about every little thing...I am going to research this more, thank you for bringing it to my attention..

Charlies Mamma · 01-29-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by katienme2002

Anything makes me paranoid..I have anxiety issues, so I worry about every little thing...I am going to research this more, thank you for bringing it to my attention..

Its looking like i need to know more about the well on the property, regardless i am thinking Bottled water is going to be best for charlie the home was built in the 80s and there is no records on the home

Lovetodream88 · 01-29-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlies Mamma

I intend to ask, Charlie has to repeat all of his liver test on the 16th of Feb this will be one of my top questions for sure.

Hope all goes well with his tests and please let us know what the vet says I'm curious.

gracielove · 01-30-2013, 05:00 AM

If the people you are buying the property from have not had the water tested in over a year consider getting it tested your self. Water content can change over time. You can't really go by how the water tastes since some water can taste great but still be contaminated. A shallow well can be more of a problem than a deeper one but it's always best to have the water tested to be safe.

We once lived in an area that had such a high mineral content that the water would actually turn the shower a different color. It was awful. I couldn't live like that even with a water softener.

BellarousasMom · 01-30-2013, 06:33 AM

I have a Brita picture. I wonder if that would be good to use. We too have well water.

francis53 · 01-30-2013, 06:47 AM

As someone else said well water can vary so much, unless you test it regularly you can never be sure what could be in it. City water is tested on a regular basis, plus of course all the nasty tasting chlorine in it. My first country home had an artisian well and the water was perfect, tasted great, had it tested and it was perfect. The place I have lived for 25 years here has awful well water, I could never drink it, although it tested safe to drink when we bought the place, it was so full of iron it ruined my appliances and stained my tub. Now I have city water and love it, but still don't drink it cause of the chlorinne. Filters will not get rid of all bacteria, that's why I still wouldn't give well water to an infant or someone with a lower immune system, why take chances. You can also boil the water before you give it do your dog, that will kill any bacteria.

01-29-2013, 11:26 AM	#17
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	We have wonderful tasting well water here in southeast Texas and I absolutely love it. We have lived here for about 12 years. Of course water can taste and smell differently from location to location so my recommendation would be to have your water tested. __________________ "Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

01-29-2013, 02:27 PM	#19
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	We just sold a house we built 25 years ago. Had never had the well tested until then and it came back perfect. Of course ours was far from the septic system. Your local health dept can test it for you. I prefer well water to drink because of the chlorine in city water. I hate the taste of the water here. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

01-29-2013, 02:37 PM	#20
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	We have city water, but i dislike the taste of chlorine so i buy Gerber or nursery water for my babes and i drink bottled water, I have a filter on my fridge but i like bottled better __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

01-29-2013, 03:31 PM	#22
noochie2742 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: windsor,maine,usa Posts: 259 Blog Entries: 2	ya learn something everyday lol. i guess ya could boil it right? mine gets tested every 3 months. __________________ Shannon-Marie mama bear to Sadie Ann, lord tiny twinkle toes, tukka, rip suri 2/2/13 baron Von munchkin toes 6/26/12 - 10/20/12.

01-29-2013, 04:10 PM	#23
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	We have well water as well, I never thought of it being an issue..now im not so sure.. __________________

01-30-2013, 05:00 AM	#28
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	If the people you are buying the property from have not had the water tested in over a year consider getting it tested your self. Water content can change over time. You can't really go by how the water tastes since some water can taste great but still be contaminated. A shallow well can be more of a problem than a deeper one but it's always best to have the water tested to be safe. We once lived in an area that had such a high mineral content that the water would actually turn the shower a different color. It was awful. I couldn't live like that even with a water softener.

01-30-2013, 06:33 AM	#29
BellarousasMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 793	I have a Brita picture. I wonder if that would be good to use. We too have well water.

01-30-2013, 06:47 AM	#30
francis53 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 714	As someone else said well water can vary so much, unless you test it regularly you can never be sure what could be in it. City water is tested on a regular basis, plus of course all the nasty tasting chlorine in it. My first country home had an artisian well and the water was perfect, tasted great, had it tested and it was perfect. The place I have lived for 25 years here has awful well water, I could never drink it, although it tested safe to drink when we bought the place, it was so full of iron it ruined my appliances and stained my tub. Now I have city water and love it, but still don't drink it cause of the chlorinne. Filters will not get rid of all bacteria, that's why I still wouldn't give well water to an infant or someone with a lower immune system, why take chances. You can also boil the water before you give it do your dog, that will kill any bacteria.