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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.Drinking WaterU.S. EPA: Emergency Disinfection of Drinking WaterCDC: Download FAQs on When and How to Boil W...

Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After an Earthquake

This guide provides information on caring for septic systems before, during, and after earthquakes. Recommended for disaster response professionals.Download...

Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After Flooding

This guide provides support for individuals working and caring for septic systems before, during, and after floods and includes:GuideInfographicRecommended for environmental public health professionals working with disaster and flood response.Do...

Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After a Power Outage

This guide provides homeowners with information on how to care for septic systems before, during, and after a power outage.Safety RemindersSuggestions for Before, During, and After a power outageRecommended for homeowners managing their septic s...

Underground Storage Tank Flood Guide

This document is a resource for underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators to help manage an UST before, during, and after a flooding event. The guide includes information on: Types of flooding Effects of flooding on UST systems Plan...

Wells - What to Do After a Flood

The document provides steps and precautions for protecting private wells following a flood. This guide includes information on: Well and pump inspection Emergency disinfection of wells that have been flooded Sampling and testing the well w...

Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After a Wildfire

This guide provides emergency and maintenance information for homeowners on how to care for their septic system if it is impacted by wildfire. It includes:Safety remindersRecommended steps to take to protect a homeowner’s health and their septic...

Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After Winter Weather

This guide helps homeowners manage septic systems before, during, and after a winter weather event. This tool includes:Safety remindersRecommended steps for before, during, and after the winter seasonRecommended for homeowners who are managing s...