What are the dangers of well water?

What are the dangers of well water?

Additional information about well maintenance and water testing is available at Healthy Water’s Well Testing page. The presence of contaminants in water can lead to health issues, including gastrointestinal illness, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders.

Is well water better than bottled water?

Many people believe that because bottled water goes through a filtration process that improves its taste, odor and color, it’s also healthier for you. Well water, however, is more likely to be contaminated since it doesn’t go through the same treatment and testing as water for public consumption.

How can I protect my hair from well water?

4 Ways To Beat Hard Water Hair

1. Install a shower head water filter. Yes, these exist!
2. Use a chelating shampoo. Chelating shampoos are specifically designed to prevent and remove existing mineral buildup in your hair.
3. Make an apple cider vinegar rinse.
4. Finish off with argan oil.

Does well water turn blonde hair orange?

Iron is one of the well water chemicals which impacts hair and can turn platinum or blond hair orange or a horrible shade of rust. Iron may cause both natural and chemically colored blonde hair to turn rusty and/or orange but it can also cause dark hair to darken and not necessarily in a good way.

How do you get the yellow out of your hair from well water?

How to Remove Orange Well Water Stains From Blonde Hair

1. Combine 1 cup of lemon juice with the 1 tsp.
2. Get into your shower and wet your hair.
3. Pour the blue/purple shampoo in your hand (use the same amount of this shampoo as you would any other shampoo).
4. Massage the shampoo/baking soda solution into your hair.

Does well water dry your skin out?

The most common effect of hard water on your skin is dryness. Much like with your hair, hard water makes it difficult to rinse away soap from the surface of your skin, leaving your skin dry and potentially irritated.

How do I take care of my well water?

Keep hazardous chemicals, such as paint, fertilizer, pesticides and motor oil away from your well. Periodically check the well cover or well cap on top of the casing (well) to ensure it is in good repair. Always maintain proper separation between your well and buildings, waste systems, or chemical storage facilities.