Flooding Preparedness Resources for Private Water Systems
These resources are meant to assist private well and septic system users before, during, and after a hurricane or mass flooding disaster.
General Drinking Water Resources
U.S. EPA Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
CDC: FAQs on When and How to Boil Water
University of Nebraska: Drinking Water Treatment Emergency Procedures
Private Wells Resources
Minnesota Department of Health: Flood Precautions for Private Wells
Minnesota Department of Health: Well Disinfection
Water Systems Council: Disinfecting Your Well
CDC: Private Drinking Water Wells After a Disaster
University of Nebraska: Wells & Drinking Water Before, During, and After the Flood
New York State Department of Health: Restoring and Testing Your Private Well After a Flood
Septic Systems Resources
U.S. EPA: Septic Systems - What to Do After a Flood
InspectAPedia: Septic System Safety in Flooded Areas
Florida Department of Health: Guidance on Septic Systems After Hurricanes
Washington State Department of Health: Temporary Toilets
Pumper: Guidance on Septic Systems After the Storm
Water Quality