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I have a bunch of the plastic water jugs filled with well water and keep getting this film inside. They were left outside for a couple of months but are stored inside now. I couldn't clean it out with bleach but they still end up floating free in the water. How can I tell if it's just hard water deposits vs some kind of algae or biofilm?

I have a bunch of the plastic water jugs filled with well water and keep getting this film inside. They were left outside for a couple of months but are stored inside now. I couldn't clean it out with bleach but they still end up floating free in the water. How can I tell if it's just hard water deposits vs some kind of algae or biofilm?

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Yeah I've heard of adding a few drops of bleach to it, will do that once I get them cleaned out.

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8 drops a gallon is generally recommended, but if left in an uncovered container before use any bleach will dissipate. I tend to add more for storage. Also stored water needs to be poured from container to container before use to oxygenate it, otherwise it will taste really flat.

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Wish they were glass. Twice the price through. I've heard bleach can leach the plastic in a clear container.

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I have never read about an issue with that in approved containers. I mean city water is treated, now if you were using 2 litre soda bottles it could be an issue.

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