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 Water
- U.S. EPA: Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
- CDC: Download FAQs on When and How to Boil Water
- University of Nebraska: Drinking Water Treatment Emergency Procedures
Private Wells
- 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
- New York State Department of Health: Restoring and Testing Your Private Well After a Flood
Septic Systems
- U.S. EPA: Septic Systems - What to Do After a Flood
- 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