Private Water Supply - Scottish Borders
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Private Water Supply - Scottish Borders | Do You Need Expert Advice?
Although the water we drink may look clean and clear it may not always be what it appears. Groundwater from spring supplies and boreholes in its natural state is generally of excellent quality, as the rocks act as a natural filter bed. However, as the water percolates through the ground into the aquifer, the dissolution of minerals continues to increase and in some instances resulting in high concentrations of nitrates, pesticides, iron, manganese, calcium and other minerals, hence the need for water treatment filters to eliminate these impurities.
Water supplies fall into two main categories: Mains Water which is supplied by a local water company such as United Utilities / Yorkshire Water ect, and Domestic Private Water Supplies which are supplied by wells, boreholes, springs, streams, rivers or lakes on your property.
Borehole & Spring Water Supplies | Private Water Supply - Scottish Borders | UK
If you have a Domestic Private Water Supply - a Spring or Borehole, it will be necessary to provide us with a current up to date water analysis detailing the chemical and bacteriological content, together with details of your pumping equipment so that we can select the most efficient water treatment system, which will meet current water regulations.
In the event that you do not have a current up to date water analysis we would be pleased to attend site, take samples, carry out a small survey of your existing pumping / water treatment equipment and then interpret the results and submit our recommendations.
Scotland Private Water Supply Grant
The Scottish government understand that water is one of the most important commodities to live, so in many cases a grant of up to £800 can be obtained to carry out the following:
- improve your domestic, or commercial, private water supply
- set up a new private water supply
- set up a domestic distribution system
This funding can help in the modernization of current systems such as replacement of old lead pipes, water storage tank improvements and more. This includes any filtration equipment that may be required.
If you have a private water supply, such as a borehole, spring, stream, loch, well or surface supply, and are looking for a treatment solution, equipment, or simply want advice, then JN Environmental can help. We can supply and install equipment or based on the information available to us. Our prices are the most competitive in the UK - we will guarantee to beat any price for both installation and servicing work.
We supply a range of high quality Blackomb Ultra Violet (UV) units, particle filters and water treatment units - including filters to reduce concentrations of iron, manganese, water softeners, aluminium, suspended solids, colour, odour and pH correction. We can also specify and supply the correct borehole or booster pumps to be used on such a system.
What Are The Main Problems With A Private Water Supply?
Bacteria
Micro-organisms include tiny bacteria, viruses and cysts that exist in nature and are likely to be present in most private water supplies from wells, springs or boreholes.
For more information about UV sterilisation please click here
Acidic Water (Low pH)
The pH of your water should be between 6.5 – 9.5. Water with a lower value than 6.5 is considered acidic & corrosive. A pH Correction Filter will correct your pH level to the drinking water standard limits.
For more information about pH correction please click here
Iron & Manganese
Most commonly found in borehole water supplies along with hard water. Iron & Manganese are both metallic elements which can block your water pipes if left untreated. Sometimes where iron and manganese is present, it can stain your laundry and white porcelain.
For more information about iron & manganese please clickhere
Hard Water
Water Softeners are used to treat hard water. They work by an ion exchange process, replacing the calcium and magnesium in the water with sodium. Other ion exchange filters such as Ecomix & CrystalRight can both soften the water whilst treating iron and manganese.
For more information about water softeners please click here
Turbidity
Turbidity is the cloudiness or muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended in water. Turbidity issues can sometimes be inconsistent and become more of a problem during wet seasons due to bad weather.
For more information about turbidity filters please clickhere
Colour Reduction
When Tannins are present, they will cause a yellow to dark tea color in water and an unpleasant taste and odor.
Tannin molecules tend to form anions in water above pH 6 and can be treated with anion exchange resins. Below pH 5 tannins are better treated with activated carbon.
For more information about colour reduction please click here
Why Choose JN Environmental?
- Hundreds of installations throughout the UK
- Most competitive prices in the area.
- Guaranteed 24 hour onsite emergency response in the event of an emergency.
- Fully insured & qualified engineers.
- Tailor made filtration systems specified to meet your individual needs.
- FREE water tests on every visit & service.
- Stockists of a wide range of pumps, UV lamps & sleeves, filter media, cartridge filters & other consumables.
- FREE of charge site surveys, water testing & quotations.
- We will beat any genuine quotation for filtration and pumps.
- Fully conversant with Private Water Supply regulations & Health and Safety.
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