Clean, Safe Drinking Water is Possible Listening to my in-laws talk about their childhood home in rural Newfoundland, they often talked about the joys of their well. As they reminisced, I would have visions of my now 100-year-old grandmother-in-law in her skirt and big rubber boots heading out with an axe to break up the ice so they could draw their water before they brought it inside to boil before use. Then they talk about the fish they kept in there and even my vivid imagination can’t keep up! Well water has come a long way, and of course varies from region to region and even home to home. But Chris Patriquin, owner of Simply Pure Water (123 Wellington St, St. Thomas) says that he has been providing drinking water and water treatment solutions for over 22 years and he can help transform your well water to GREAT water! “Clean, safe drinking water is something that most folks take for granted,” says Chris. “It is common for this groundwater to require treatment of some sort. Common issues found in our area are bacteria contamination (e. coli, cryptosporidium, etc.), hardness (scale buildup), iron (red staining), and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell). Chris adds, “Not all well water is the same. The very first step that needs to be done is a water analysis. From there, we can craft a solution specific to your needs.” “Depending on the supply, a home with untreated water might have bad taste or odour, staining issues and even harmful bacteria which can make you or your family sick,” Chris continues. “We can fix all of these issues. We carry a complete line of Canadian-made water treatment equipment to solve virtually every issue which may arise. With well water, I always recommend at least an ultra-violet sterilizer to ensure that the water does not contain any harmful bacteria. This may also require additional treatment so again, the first step is analyzing the water.” Water is known as the primary source of life, but people will sometimes forgo getting their water properly treated because they fear the potential expense. For those who have been using cheaper temporary solutions, Chris offers this bit of advice: “Folks who have a private well have the benefit of not receiving a monthly water bill from the municipality but there is a cost to clean, safe water. When cost is a factor, we offer low monthly payments through our financing partner, FinanceIt.io.”
Jame and Chris Patriquin, Owners of Simply Pure Water
If you are not sure if your water is as clean and refreshing as it could be, give Chris and his team at Simply Pure Water a call at 519-637-3306, and book your no-obligation consul- tation today.
Real Agricultural Elgin Living Winter 2023 cover Roadside marker com- memorating the American Airlines crash in Lawrence Station. The marker can be found on Third Line between Lawrence Rd. and Turner Rd. Photo by Geoff Rae
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