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I feel so defeated. We had to shock our well because our first sample did not pass. We waited two weeks, submitted a sample, and now the lab claims we have both strains of bacteria not just total coliform. We are going to shock our well AGAIN, but if anyone can offer any advice on this it would be greatly appreciated. Can we be approved if our well doesn't pass??
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Take the sample at the pump right over the well pit. Let it run for quite a while, too. And don't wait two weeks. Google how to shock it (you probably already did).
Of course, if your levels are really hi, you might want a well guy to come out. If they're just borderline probably just shocking it again and taking the sample closer to the well will work.
I've seen in my state that one can sign a paper promising to serve only bottled water, and they can pass you, but I think that's up to the licensing worker's discretion.
I'd say spend another $10 on bleach and $5 in gas to get the sample brought in. Also -- find out when the sample goes to the lab -- you don't want it sitting around all day just growing. Collect your sample, bring it in, all as close to the samples going to the lab as possible.
Hope this is helpful and good luck.
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