Can Well Water Be Used for Food Processing?

Question

We rent a house that uses well water, but the water has an unpleasant odor. Can we use it to wash vegetables and cook meals? We are worried because we have children here and are concerned that consuming it might be harmful to their health?

Answer

Well water that contains bacteria or exceeds heavy metal standards is not advisable. Using pure water is completely fine, as the necessary minerals can be obtained through daily diet. There’s no need to worry that pure water lacks minerals; well water can be used for watering plants. Well water is still water; as long as it’s not contaminated, it can be used for watering plants, washing, bathing, and boiling. If there’s white residue, it’s calcium carbonate and must be filtered out before it can be consumed; it poses no harm to the human body. It is recommended to clean your kettle regularly; boiling vinegar and water can help remove limescale.