Which of the following is not considered a satisfactory solution to chemical contamination in well systems?

Boiling water is often used as a method to eliminate biological contaminants such as bacteria and viruses; however, it is not effective for addressing chemical contamination. Chemicals that may compromise water quality, such as heavy metals, pesticides, or industrial solvents, do not get removed or neutralized by boiling. In fact, boiling can sometimes concentrate certain chemical contaminants by evaporating the water, leading to an increase in the chemical concentration in the remaining liquid. Therefore, while boiling might make water microbiologically safe, it does not resolve issues related to chemical contaminants, making it an unsatisfactory solution in this context.

On the other hand, solutions such as abandoning the well can eliminate the risk of contamination altogether, connecting to a public water system provides access to a treated and regulated water supply, and building a new well ensures that it meets current construction standards and is less likely to be contaminated, making these options more effective responses to chemical contamination in well systems.