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Our well is done, ie sorted.
Our water comes from a pozo deep underground towards the back of our garden. Shortly after we moved in in 2011 we established that the water was not potable, as it contained dangerous bacteria.
I had a machine installed that trickled highly concentrated chlorine into the water whenever the deposito re-filled. However it was difficult to adjust and we ended with smelly chlorinated water, which was, frankly, toxic.
So we switched off the machine and decided to buy 5-litre plastic bottles of water to use for cooking and drinking. This situation continued for many years while we became increasingly concerned about the large amount of plastic waste we were producing.
Finally, we installed a descalzificador which removes all limescale from our water. And a reverse osmosis machine under our kitchen sink provides us with high-quality drinking water by zapping any bacteria, viruses and germs. Thirdly, an ozoniser injects our water with ozone (O3), long known to be an excellent disinfectant and cleaning agent. With a direct connection to our washing machine we no longer need any soaps or detergents for that household task, so long as we wash at 40 degrees or below. With a flexible hose from the same device we can fill an aerosol bottle to spray on surfaces as an amazingly effective cleaning agent. From greasy plates to stains on sofas, from the tide mark in swimming pools to dirty grout in baths and showers, nothing is too stubborn for ozonised water.
The end result is that our house is now virtually chemical-free. Gone are cleaning products, washing up liquid, detergents, anti-cal tablets, floor cleaner, toilet duck, agua fuerte and lejía. The house has never been so clean and free of bacteria.
My wife, Rita, is delighted.
