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 you have an older water supply well or if you do not know the depth and construction details of your water supply well, you should have your well water sampled at least on a yearly basis so that you know the water is safe to drink.