• peoplebeproblems@midwest.social
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      11 hours ago

      I saw you mentioned Maine coastline. Maine has a lot of mineral deposits up and down the coast, and I know of at least one zinc/lead mine.

      The metal content is probably because the water is acidic and leaching the natural metals. If that’s the case, redrilling a well won’t give you any benefit. You’d definitely want a filter system anywhere on the coast, and reverse osmosis would make the water taste a hell of a lot better too. (Unless you like that brackish tasting water)

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      12 hours ago

      That water looks pretty toxic. Probably alright for bathing and washing, but I wouldn’t take my word for even that much. I’d look to put that plot of land in a larger context. Is it near a mine or an industrial area? Is it a problem that can be fixed by drilling a new, deeper well in a different spot?

      Im not sure I would buy a house with water like that, or at least have some heavy duty filters in place. Lead poisoning is no joke. Be careful

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          9 hours ago

          Idk. I’m not an expert in anything. I’d just caution that if something seems too good, it probably is. I know what it’s like to get your heart set on something, especially a piece of land you can call home.