Ethyl alcohol intended for industrial use is usually denatured (rendered unfit to drink), typically with methanol, benzene, or kerosene. Pure ethyl alcohol is a colourless, flammable liquid (boiling point 78.5 Â°C [173.3 Â°F]) with an agreeable ethereal odour and a burning taste.
1 Take some simple ongoing steps to maintain your well. 2  Always use licensed water well drillers and pump installers when a well is constructed, a pump is installed, or the system is serviced.  An annual well maintenance check, including a bacterial test, is recommended.
is classified as a secondary drinking water contaminant whose impact is considered aesthetic. However, the EPA recommends that public water systems maintain pH levels of between 6.5 and. 8.5, a good guide for individual well owners. Water with a low pH can be acidic, naturally soft and corrosive.