We are currently battling a springtail problem and are very interested in using your product but concerned because we have well water. Will any of the products seep into well water?
So in general, the risk of this happening is very low to none. That said, there are several things to consider.
First, the labeling of the products. In this case, the Maxxthor granules and spray have no specific labeling restrictions or guidelines about wells so there is nothing special about the actives or formulation.
Second, if your well is very shallow? Say 10 feet or less? We do NOT recommend topical treatments. In general, the granules and liquids will soak down 1-2 feet and with some sandy soils 3-4 feet at most. So if the well is very shallow, it could be too close. Most wells are a lot deeper and so this concern is usually unfounded. But there are some coastal regions, islands or canals where there could be a high water table that should be considered.
Third, do NOT treat around well houses, pumps or pipes that come up from the ground. It’s not that the treatment will seep into the pipe but that the liquid could squeeze into any space that runs along the pipe and soil leading straight down. Basically a big “hole”. And if you flood that hole, the treatment could go down a lot further compared to normal penetration (1-2 feet). Now if the well pipe enters your home’s foundation, say 2-4 feet below grade? Don’t spray on either side of where it enters within 5 feet.
In summary, its not easy to get either the granules or spray to percolate down into the ground to any significant degree. But there are some situations that can help this happen. Follow the guidelines above and you’ll have no risks presented to your water when proper amounts of product are applied.
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