First, test your water—seriously, don’t skip this. You wouldn’t eat a mystery sandwich, so don’t drink mystery well water. Grab a home testing kit from a hardware store or send a sample to a lab.
You’re looking for coliform bacteria, nitrates, pH levels, and any heavy metals. If you see something scary like E. coli, don’t scream—just move to Step 2. Knowledge is power, and in this case, it’s also the difference between a healthy sip and a trip to the ER.
