Well Shock Chlorination Dosage Calculator

Well Shock Chlorination Dosage Calculator

Estimate the standing water volume in your well casing and the bleach dosage needed for shock disinfection.

50500+
Standing Water Volume
220 gallons
8.25% Unscented Bleach Needed
45 fl oz (1.4 qt)
Safety first: work outdoors or with the wellhead cover open, wear gloves and eye protection, and never mix bleach with any other cleaning chemical. Run every faucet in the house until you smell chlorine, then let the system sit for at least 12 hours before flushing the lines outdoors (away from septic systems and vegetation) until the chlorine smell is gone. If contamination persists after shock treatment, have your water professionally retested and consult a licensed well contractor.
Read the Bacteria Treatment Guide

This is a planning estimate using standard published shock chlorination guidance, not a substitute for professional well disinfection service, especially for wells with a history of repeated bacterial contamination.