Advice on well and filtration system.
#1
04-24-14, 07:57 AM
Advice on well and filtration system.
I am in the process of building a small home in coastal New England. The property requires a well and we have obtained DEM permitting. We already know the water will be brackish but still hope to go this route rather than dealing with trucked in water. I have been binge-reading these posts regarding wells, RO, nano systems, water softeners, etc and am trying to figure out a plan of action before beginning the process. I know this is not going to be an inexpensive proposition and am willing to pay fair price for fair services. I just do not want to pay more than I have to. Note: I've been ripped off in the water softener dept before.
Lesson learned.
I realize my water tests will ultimately determine what is needed. So I guess my question, before beginning the process would be, is it even possible to treat this problem in New England?
Lesson learned.
I realize my water tests will ultimately determine what is needed. So I guess my question, before beginning the process would be, is it even possible to treat this problem in New England?
#2
04-24-14, 08:03 AM
Group Moderator
It is possible to treat and it sounds like you have a realistic expectation of what removing salt from water will cost. I would try to locate others in your area and see what systems they have and what has worked. Like you I would be skeptical of calling a water filtration company and give them a blank check.
Since you are building new you might look into having two different waters inside the house. One where the salt is left in but filtered to be clear for toilets and bathing if it's not too salty. Then separate piping for the kitchen to provide potable, fresh water. It sounds odd to use brackish water but long ago when I lived aboard a boat the toilets flushed with salt water and the shower had two shower heads. One was salt water for the bulk of the washing and the other was fresh for a final rinse to minimize use of the precious fresh water.
Since you are building new you might look into having two different waters inside the house. One where the salt is left in but filtered to be clear for toilets and bathing if it's not too salty. Then separate piping for the kitchen to provide potable, fresh water. It sounds odd to use brackish water but long ago when I lived aboard a boat the toilets flushed with salt water and the shower had two shower heads. One was salt water for the bulk of the washing and the other was fresh for a final rinse to minimize use of the precious fresh water.
#3
04-24-14, 08:12 AM
Thanks for the input. I may contact the building inspector to find others in the area who have successfully addressed the problem. Most of our immediate neighbors use trucked in water with the exception of one who paid 35k to have a filtration system installed for a 2 bedroom home. That is what I am trying to avoid:-)
#4
04-24-14, 10:01 AM
Do I want a pounder or driller?
I need to drill a well in a coastal area in NE. I already know the water in the area is brackish but am wondering if a general rule of thumb is the deeper you go the better it will get? My apologies if this has been answered elsewhere.
#5
04-24-14, 12:57 PM
Group Moderator
Contact well drilling companies in the area. They probably know better than anyone. They may know what qualities of water are available at different depths. In my area new wells are drilled at least into bedrock and they grout casing in place from the surface down into bedrock so you do not get surface water.
#6
06-25-14, 07:13 AM
Super Moderator
Merged the threads...
To the op... I use only RO systems from apec. There are many others out there but I find IMO thier product and support are very good..
As far as your water you need to know what your dealing with in regards to the brackish water. If they cant go deeper, and the ocean is infiltratin the well, then there is not much you can do..
As stated you can set up a system to have an external tank and have the water trucked in. Over time this can be expensive, but I am not sure of the price of water getting delivered..You would need to do the math..
Other options are whole house RO systems.. It will cost some upfront costs but may be more cost effective.
About 15k will get you this..
APEC Whole House Reverse Osmosis System with 300 Gallon Atmospheric Storage Tank
Softener, carbon filter, RO, with 300 gallon tank..
I would call apec and inquire as they may have a better technical team to answer your questions about the product...
To the op... I use only RO systems from apec. There are many others out there but I find IMO thier product and support are very good..
As far as your water you need to know what your dealing with in regards to the brackish water. If they cant go deeper, and the ocean is infiltratin the well, then there is not much you can do..
As stated you can set up a system to have an external tank and have the water trucked in. Over time this can be expensive, but I am not sure of the price of water getting delivered..You would need to do the math..
Other options are whole house RO systems.. It will cost some upfront costs but may be more cost effective.
About 15k will get you this..
APEC Whole House Reverse Osmosis System with 300 Gallon Atmospheric Storage Tank
Softener, carbon filter, RO, with 300 gallon tank..
I would call apec and inquire as they may have a better technical team to answer your questions about the product...
