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 Take some simple ongoing steps to maintain your well. 2  Always use licensed water well drillers and pump installers when a well is constructed, a pump is installed, or the system is serviced.  An annual well maintenance check, including a bacterial test, is recommended.
However, the quality does depend on where you live and the source of your water as well as the quality of the pipes in your home, she adds. People with private well water, for instance, should have it tested annually to make sure it's free of contaminants, recommends the National Groundwater Association.