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 Don't try to service your own well. 2  Preventive maintenance is less costly in the long run. 3  Do some homework before getting your water well system serviced.  Take some simple ongoing steps to maintain your well.
If your water test results tell you that you have bacteria in your well water, you must not drink the water until it has been disinfected. One way to be sure drinking water is free from bacteria is to boil the water for five minutes.