Well and Spring Water could be contaminated due to flooding

Due to recent weather conditions, any well or spring that has been covered with flood waters must be considered contaminated.

 

In an article from the North Georgia Health District, it says that Well disinfection is necessary if the well or spring was covered with flood waters. Before chlorinating, it is important to check the integrity of the well or spring water source to prevent future contamination. Well construction must prevent entry of surface water, debris, insects and animals. The well casing and concrete slab should be sealed and the well cap or sanitary seal must be secure. Springs should be in a sealed spring house.

 

Do not drink the water until after flood waters have receded, the well or spring has been disinfected with household bleach and the water has been laboratory tested.
For more tips, visit nghd.org.