Groundwater is water that is found beneath the Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations. It is often accessed through wells drilled into the ground, known as groundwater wells. Groundwater from wells is commonly used for

What is Well Water?

Origin

Well water is water extracted from underground aquifers deep within the earth. This water source is accessed by drilling deep into the ground using necessary machinery.

The quality of groundwater can be used for daily activities. They originate from natural rainwater or water from ponds, lakes, rivers that seep through various layers of soil and rock. After a long period of accumulation, they become groundwater.

Forming a groundwater system requires a process that lasts hundreds of years. This is not a short period of time. It can be said that the filtration process of water is a natural process that no water filtration machine can surpass.

Characteristics of Well Water

Depending on the region and terrain, well water can have different characteristics. The differences between regions in our country are as follows:

• In the Northern region: Groundwater often has relatively high levels of iron and arsenic. Local residents often use it for daily activities.
• In hilly areas: Due to the terrain, water sources in mountainous areas will have relatively high levels of calcium, limestone, magnesium, etc. However, people in these areas use this type of water less, preferring spring water or existing river water.
• In the Southern region: This is an area with a lot of brackish water due to its proximity to the sea, prolonged rain and floods. In addition, industrial waste, pesticides, etc., flow into rivers quite a lot. Therefore, the quality of groundwater in recent years in the Southern region has become increasingly polluted and significantly affected.

Is Well Water Good?

The nature of well water is groundwater. If you live in an area with low pollution, good geological characteristics without salinity, phosphates, heavy metals, then the quality of the water source is completely safe. Residents can use it for daily activities without worry.

Conversely, if the water source is in an area with poor geological characteristics or is contaminated by human activities, the well water will contain harmful substances many times more than normal water. Untreated well water can contain many harmful impurities such as:

• Dissolved organic compounds.
• Inorganic salts.
• Heavy metals: lead, iron, mercury, arsenic...
• Bacteria E. Coli, Coliform, bacteria causing digestive diseases...
• Nitrogen compounds.
• Phosphates, pH levels, high salinity...

If these harmful impurities persist in the body for a long time, they can cause serious health damage, leading to various skin diseases, digestive diseases, cancer, etc. The consequences are extremely serious. To ensure safety, people need to use methods to treat well water to remove heavy metals, odors, phosphates, salinity, etc. from the water.

How to Treat Well Water

Currently, most people use well water for daily activities, supporting activities such as eating, drinking, bathing, etc. However, it is important not to use them directly. To protect the health of yourself and your family, the best approach is to treat the water before use.

Some common and highly effective methods for treating well water include:

Building Well Water Filtration Ponds

Building well water filtration ponds is a method to remove large-sized dirt particles, suitable for daily use but not for drinking. This filtration pond system takes up a large area and is often built in rural areas.

Using Source Water Filtration Ponds

Source water filtration systems use modern, convenient, and highly effective water treatment methods. This method filters water through 3 sources to ensure that the water meets quality standards for people to use in daily activities.

Using RO Water Filtration Systems

This method treats well water into pure water, with an efficiency of up to 99.9%. The water after filtration will no longer contain harmful impurities, and people can use or drink it directly.

Above are some information to help you understand more about well water. Hopefully, this article has been helpful to you. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at 0913.543.469 for detailed advice and support.