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If you dont already have a known water supply, then your first job will be to find it. Dowsing and geological surveys provide the most accurate means to do this.. Read more...
Once you have found your water supply, the next task is to bring it to the surface, establish your yield, and have it tested to establish its chemistry.
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When you have the results of your composition test, you will need to think about filtration. The type you may need depands on your water content.
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Water filtration systems In order for water to be used in most cases after pumping, it will need to be filtered to some degree.Tthe type of filtration required depends on the propsed usage of the water. If the water is to be just for irrigation for example, then often no filtration is necessary. The type of filtration you may need will depend on the results of your water analysis. As a guide to filtration please read the following: is to process the water through what are known as string filters. These types of filters remove solid particulate from the water. Solid contaminants such as grit, organic matter etc will always be encountered and can be seen with the naked eye. Contaminants in dilution can also be removed with this method and usually cannot be seen with the naked eye.
The presence of high levels of metals in your water can cause numerous problems both in terms of health and equipment. Iron for example can, in high quantities, give the water an unpleasant metal taste and colour it dark brown. It will also stain anything it comes into contact with. if required, is to add a water softener. If the water is to be used in heating systems, for example, central heating, or is output to a water heater, tap, or shower head for example, a water softener is advisable to prevent scale buildup. This is particularly necessary in hard water areas. Sometimes the water you draw may contain harmful chemicals which cannot be removed with standard filters. In such cases, other specialist filters can be used which will remove or reduce the harmful effects of many specific chemicals for example: Chlorine, lead, benzene, arsenic, mercury, cadmium and pesticides.
is to destroy any pathogens that will be present through what are known as Ultra Violet filters. These filter types destroy all and any which may be present, rendering your water clean and suitable for drinking. It is far beyond the scope of this webpage to offer a definitive list of all known harmful or undesireable substances and the various means to remove them. Should your analysis show the presence of harmful substances, we will advise you of your options and the filtration solutions available.
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