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Safe drinking water from wells in flooded areas

January 1, 2013

Explains how wells that have been inundated with floodwater need to be disinfected to assure a safe water supply. Tells where to disinfect, how to disinfect, and explains the steps needed. For homeowners with private wells, extension educators, others concerned with well water.

Resource reviewed in 2022.


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