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Posted on June 14, 2017

Information for Private Well Owners In Western Davie

Last week, portions of Davie experienced significant rainfall and flooding. As a result, residents have been requesting information regarding well treatment in those areas that experienced flooding. Since we are in the Hurricane Season, please take note of this information for future rainfall events.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Broward County advises private well owners to take precautions against disease-causing organisms that may make their water unsafe to drink if flood conditions occur:

• Disinfect your well using the procedures available from:

         http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/private-well-testing/index.html 

         You may also visit the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (US EPA) website for instructions: 

         http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/well/whatdo.cfm

• If available, have your water tested by a laboratory certified to perform a drinking water analysis for coliform bacteria. https://www.epa.gov/dwlabcert/contact-information-certification-programs-and-certified-laboratories-drinking-water

For further information, please visit www.floridahealth.gov or www.FloridaDisaster.org.

About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.