TL;DR
Chlorination shock treatment is the disinfection of a water well by introducing a high dose of chlorine, circulating it through the casing, pump, and household plumbing, and letting it stand, usually 12 to 24 hours, before flushing. Well contractors perform it after pump service, casing repairs, flooding, or a positive bacteria result.
What it means
Chlorination shock treatment is the disinfection of a water well by introducing a high dose of chlorine, circulating it through the casing, pump, and household plumbing, and letting it stand, usually 12 to 24 hours, before flushing. Well contractors perform it after pump service, casing repairs, flooding, or a positive bacteria result. The water is run to waste until no chlorine odor remains, and a follow-up coliform sample confirms the well is safe to drink from again.
Where it sits in the glossary
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