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villadelfin
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Georock
Great info on bentonite clay.
Since La Paz tapwater is GRAS, I've been using bottled water only for the morning coffee. Comitan pointed out to me that the tinacas tinacos the
rooftop cisterns can become contaminated. How does one lab test the water?
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Marie-Rose
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As per villadelfin we are interested in knowing how to test our water source as well as
care for our 3000 gal cistern (?sp) For the time being the water is not sitting in the cistern for too long as there is construction going on. When
we are away, and the water is sitting in the cistern, should we be adding product? Someone suggested bleach????
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Bob and Susan
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The most popular method currently in use to maintain water quality is Chlorination
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GeoRock
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I have a friend who is looking into water testing and a system to rid of parasites. I'll post again when I have more info from her.
And I knew, JUST KNEW, I'd be kidded big time for this post! Gotta love you guys!
And Paulina, I have acquired a taste for good mezcal--worm or not. I just don't eat the little bugger.
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GeoRock
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I highly suggest that the water you drink and bath in has a filter on it to rid of the chlorine. Many alternative medicine thinkers are linking
chlorine to breast cancer.
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Marie-Rose
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...so, add chlorine and use a filter??? Any ideas of where to find out quantities?
Suggestions for good filters???
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BCSTech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marie-Rose
...so, add chlorine and use a filter??? Any ideas of where to find out quantities?
Suggestions for good filters??? |
Marie Rose... Are you and Fred back in TS? Call me 'bout this... (yep,
water filters, too) 
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BCSTech
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RE Chlorine quantity, here is a link For Water Disinfection Info
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Marie-Rose
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Thanks Allen...should have known
We will be back for a couple of weeks in July. Will be in touch with you then. Greetings to Debra!
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Sharksbaja
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Bucketful of problems and remedies
if you want more info previously mentioned:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=12791#pid1053...
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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Diver
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If you have a contaminated or unknown system you want to cleanse, add chlorine to make approximately 8-10 ppm and leave this in the system overnight.
Slowly drain the system through all outlets that also need sanitizing.
Once the sanitizing is complete, you can refil and flush the system. A typical chlorine content for daily use would range from 0.5 to 2.0 ppm measured
at the point of use. (I would keep to the bottom of this range unless you are having contamination problems.) Various style and sensitivity chlorine
testers are available from pool stores and plumbing supply stores.
Another common source of contamination that most people don't consider is at the spigot or hose bib. Occasional touching of the end by humans and
others or by raw meat or fish, even blowing dust with game or livestock fecies can contaminate the spigot. It's a good idea to soak them with bleach
or if they are not near the valve (which heat could damage), use a torch to disinfect.
Actual testing would probably be easiest done by taking a sample to a local lab from time to time. Test for inorgnics once when you start using the
well to check for suspended metals, arsenic etc. Test periodically thereafter for organics ie coliform, ecoli, chripto....
Consider testing within a few days after a heavy rain if you have an open source.
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Diver
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Water filters using sieves, chemicals or UV/ozone technologies are available all over. Ozone is the best overall for larger situations but you need a
bunch of power. When properly maintained, filters work fairly well but often restrict maximum water flows.
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