Health Tips After a Storm

Helpful Tips after a Severe Storm

What if my well was flooded?
If the area around your well was flooded (including by sea or brackish water), ASSESS, FLUSH FLOODWATERS FROM THE WELL, REPAIR, DISINFECT, then FLUSH the wel...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:02 PM
How do I disinfect my drinking water well?
You can make your household water ready to use again by disinfecting your well and household plumbing with diluted bleach, and then flushing it. If you have ...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Is my drinking water under a boil water notice?
Response for private wells If your home gets its water from a private, individual well, then the boil water notices that are issued by public water systems d...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:07 PM
What is the difference between a boil water notice, a do not drink notice and a do not use notice?
A boil water notice is issued for a public water supply when it is possible that drinking water has been contaminated by germs or pathogens that could cause ...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Where can I get more information about boil water notices?
For basic boil water facts see the fact sheet “Basic Information for All Consumers”. Detailed information for other consumers, such as food service establish...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Is potentially contaminated water safe for washing dishes?
You should not use potentially contaminated water for anything having to do with the preparation or eating of food. Therefore, it is not a good idea to use p...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:11 PM
Is potentially contaminated water safe for washing clothes?
Yes, it is safe to wash clothes as long as they are completely dried before being worn. However, the stirring up of water and cloudiness that may occur durin...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Is potentially contaminated water safe for bathing and shaving?
The water may be used by healthy individuals for showering, bathing, shaving, and washing as long as care is taken not to swallow water and avoid shaving nic...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:12 PM
What if I have already consumed potentially contaminated water?
Illness is possible, especially for people that already have a chronic illness or may have compromised immune systems, for example, from AIDS or cancer treat...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:14 PM
What should I do when the boil water notice is lifted?
If you are on a private well, the boil water notice does not apply to you. If your public water was on a boil water notice, do the following: Flush household...
Fri, 9 Nov, 2012 at 4:14 PM