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Water Testing
The Macon County Public Health Center Laboratory
tests samples of private and public drinking water for the presence of coliform bacteria and E. Coli bacteria.
We also offer inorganic chemical, petroleum, and pesticide sampling.
 Almost all surface waters contain
some bacteria. Ground water is generally free of bacteria and should not need disinfecting
unless it is directly contaminated by a waste source or an improperly constructed well.
Surface water can get into wells as a result of leaky well covers, defective well-casing
seals, or infiltration through side walls of dug wells. Contamination may also be
introduced during the process of constructing or repairing a well.
more......link to Chlorine-info.html.
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