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.
Testing recommendations often vary from state to state, however, there are a few key tests that should be regularly performed on every private well water system. 1  Additional testing may be recommended if your well meets certain criteria. Criteria for further testing is generally based on the following: 1  Types of land-use or other potential sources of contamination near your well; 2  Geologic materials that a well is drilled into; 3  Components of your household plumbing system.