The situation: Shallow dug well in central NH, acidic water, different bacteria, tested several times over the last few years.

No one currently drinks the water, but are looking for a solution.

Below are two quotes.

1 includes a water softener, which 2 said is not needed because the water tested on the lowest end of hard water.

1 has smaller capacity equipment vs 2.

edit: Also, how would this affect the septic. I read conflicting information that either it won’t harm the septic or it absolutely will harm the septic.

ANY GUIDANCE ON THIS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, THANKS IN ADVANCE.

QUOTE 1

Please find below an estimate to treat the water at the above address. First, a acid neutralizer is proposed to dissolve minerals into the water to raise its pH and reduce its acidic properties. This also acts as an effective pre-filter for the water softener, which reduces both the hardness present and the hardness that is inevitably added with neutralizer treatment. With the minerals effectively reduced, a Viqua Arros 9 ultraviolet light is proposed to reduce incoming bacteria. Finally, the existing Big Blue 10” sediment filter is proposed to be outfitted with a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) cartridge to provide a taste and odor polish after the UV treatment. Finally, some add-on options are listed on the following page and are only to be included if requested.

Sediment, Particulates, Hardness, and Bacteria Reduction with pH Correction

1.5 cubic foot acid neutralizer

1.5 cubic foot water softener with brine tank assembly

Condensation jackets on above units

Viqua Arros 9 ultraviolet light

Add GAC carbon cartridge to existing Big Blue 10” sediment filter housing

Water test for bacteria

6 bags of salt

Installation materials and labor

System Cost………….……………………………………………………………..……..…………….$6,500.00

QUOTE 2                                                                                                    

|| || |Item|Qty|Description|Unit|Price|Extended| |QITEM114|1.00|Kinetico Upflow 2.2 cubic foot Neutralizer for maximum,|Ea|$3,875.00|$3,875.00| | | |consistent pH elevation| | | | |LITEM544|1.00|3/4 in System Loop| | | | |NOTE23|1.00|Close Hose Bib ByPass, included| | | | |LITEM650|1.00|Build Ametek BB 10 in Filter Assembly| | | | |1324|2.00|Cartridge, BB X 10, 05.0 Micron, White| | | | | | |Tech Cartridge| | | | |NOTE158|1.00|Requires 8 GPM Flow Control PN: 1558| | | | |LITEM469|1.00| Signature Plumbing & 1.25in K Bypass, Kinetico Up Flow| | | | | | |Systems, 3/4in| | | | |6195| |Kin 11352A Bypass Vlv|1.00| | | | | |Bypass, Kinetico 11352A, Bypass Valve W/elbow kit 1.25| | | | |  LITEM650|  1.00|in, Add labor Build Ametek BB 10 in Filter Assembly| | | | |1324|2.00|Cartridge, BB X 10, 05.0 Micron, White| | | | | | |Tech Cartridge| | | | |119|1.00|Install Bleeder / Mixing Valve| | | | |11806|1.00|Discounts: $50 off first service, $200 off new install, $250 trade in|Ea|-$200.00|-$200.00| | | |guaranteed| | | | |QITEM1133|1.00|UV Sterilizer System Add On, Viqua Arros 15 up to 15 GPM,|Ea|$2,605.00|$2,605.00| | | |Includes Surge Suppressor| | |12105|1.00|Uv Sterilizer, Viqua Arros 15, w/ Alarm, 3/4 in 15 GPM| |LITEM742|1.00| Signature Plumbing & 3-Ball Bypass. UV 3/4| |19|1.00|Lab Fee, Bacteria, Total Coliform & EColi| | | |Sterile Bottle| | | |Use a non-swing faucet.| | | |Remove strainer or aerator (with washer) before collecting the sample.| | | |Clean the faucet with alcohol or bleach and wait for 1-2 minutes.| | | |Allow water to run for at least 5 minutes before filling container.| | | |Make sure that the sterile seal is intact.| | | |Open the cap when ready to draw the sample; do not put the cap down or| | | |touch the inner surface of the cap or the mouth of the bottle.| | | |Collect the sample, filling to the top and close the cap tightly.|

The Viqua Arros is covered by  one year total satisfaction

|| || | |guarantee  plus  a  5  year  manufacturer's  warranty components and a one year warranty on the lamp and sensor.|on|electrical| | |3736|1.00|Discount, Residential, Multi Piece Install| | |Ea|-$300.00|-$300.00| |NOTE149|1.00|Disinfect the household plumbing after install and explain to| | |Ea|$0.00|$0.00| | | |customer| | | | | |

ORDER NOTES                                                                                                                     

1. The large upflow neutralizer will correct the low pH by adding needed alkalinity to the water. This will address the corrosion problem throughout thehouse. The install includes a new wall-mounted sediment prefilter, post filter to trap calcite fines when the filter is recharged annually, and a mixervalve that allows us to control how much hardness is being added to the water and the final treated pH.

For the chronic bacteria that occurs with practically every dug well, the Viqua Arros ultra-violet system will handle this problem in the house. Thepotent UV light kills all microbes before they enter the plumbing, protecting the house. Install includes a household pipe disinfection and lab test. 

|| || |Item|Qty|Description|Unit|Price|Extended| |QITEM114|1.00|Kinetico Upflow 2.2 cubic foot Neutralizer for maximum,|Ea|$3,875.00|$3,875.00| | | |consistent pH elevation| | | | |LITEM544|1.00|3/4 in System Loop| | | | |NOTE23|1.00|Close Hose Bib ByPass, included| | | | |LITEM650|1.00|Build Ametek BB 10 in Filter Assembly| | | | |1324|2.00|Cartridge, BB X 10, 05.0 Micron, White| | | | | | |Tech Cartridge| | | | |NOTE158|1.00|Requires 8 GPM Flow Control PN: 1558| | | | |LITEM469|1.00| Signature Plumbing & 1.25in K Bypass, Kinetico Up Flow| | | | | | |Systems, 3/4in| | | | |6195| |Kin 11352A Bypass Vlv|1.00| | | | | |Bypass, Kinetico 11352A, Bypass Valve W/elbow kit 1.25| | | | |  LITEM650|  1.00|in, Add labor Build Ametek BB 10 in Filter Assembly| | | | |1324|2.00|Cartridge, BB X 10, 05.0 Micron, White| | | | | | |Tech Cartridge| | | | |119|1.00|Install Bleeder / Mixing Valve| | | | |11806|1.00|Discounts: $50 off first service, $200 off new install, $250 trade in|Ea|-$200.00|-$200.00| | | |guaranteed| | | | |QITEM1133|1.00|UV Sterilizer System Add On, Viqua Arros 15 up to 15 GPM,|Ea|$2,605.00|$2,605.00| | | |Includes Surge Suppressor| | |12105|1.00|Uv Sterilizer, Viqua Arros 15, w/ Alarm, 3/4 in 15 GPM| |LITEM742|1.00| Signature Plumbing & 3-Ball Bypass. UV 3/4| |19|1.00|Lab Fee, Bacteria, Total Coliform & EColi| | | |Sterile Bottle| | | |Use a non-swing faucet.| | | |Remove strainer or aerator (with washer) before collecting the sample.| | | |Clean the faucet with alcohol or bleach and wait for 1-2 minutes.| | | |Allow water to run for at least 5 minutes before filling container.| | | |Make sure that the sterile seal is intact.| | | |Open the cap when ready to draw the sample; do not put the cap down or| | | |touch the inner surface of the cap or the mouth of the bottle.| | | |Collect the sample, filling to the top and close the cap *tightly.*|

Total:

$5,980.00