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thumbnail for publication: Preparing and Storing an Emergency Safe Drinking Water Supply

Preparing and Storing an Emergency Safe Drinking Water Supply

Shuchi Shukla, Thomas Obreza and Andrea Albertin

The purpose of this fact sheet is to emphasize the importance of having a personal safe drinking water supply during an emergency and to describe the steps that Florida's citizens should take to prepare and store drinking water.

Drinking Water Source Protection in the Tampa Bay Region: A Guide for Homeowners

Amy L. Shober and Alexander J. Reisinger

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Safe Drinking Water Act

Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jana Caracciolo

This handbook is designed to provide a summary of the principal federal and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. Because these laws are subject to constant revision, portions of the handbook could become outdated at any time. The reader should use it as a means to determine areas in which to seek more information and as a brief directory of agencies that can help answer more specific questions.

Household Drinking Water Testing for Public and Private Water Supplies

Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, and Arthur G. Hornsby

Drinking water comes from a variety of sources including public water systems, private wells, or bottled water. While public water systems are monitored under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, private wells are not regulated. Private well users are responsible for the management and protection of their wells. This EDIS publication is for Florida homeowners who are interested in learning more about home water testing. It also serves as a guideline for well owners to understand household drinking water testing and what tests would be appropriate for the situation.

thumbnail for publication: Drinking Water Source Protection in the Tampa Bay Region: A Guide for Government Officials

Drinking Water Source Protection in the Tampa Bay Region: A Guide for Government Officials

Amy L. Shober and Alexander J. Reisinger

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Facts About Fluoride

Anne Kendall and Linda B. Bobroff

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Nutrition and Food Systems

Where's the water?

Wendy J. Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

thumbnail for publication: From Wells to Wellness: An Introduction to Drinking Water Systems in Florida

From Wells to Wellness: An Introduction to Drinking Water Systems in Florida

Weizhe Weng, Andrea Albertin, and Yilin Zhuang

Safe drinking water is a fundamental requirement for human health and well-being. This publication is part of a series that aims to illuminate the critical issues surrounding drinking water quality and Florida’s drinking water system. We introduce the different categories of Florida’s drinking water system and discuss relevant federal and state-level regulations for each category. Information sources and channels are provided for readers to access drinking water information in their communities. The content is designed to benefit a diverse audience, including researchers, communications and outreach experts, environmental professionals, healthcare providers, and policymakers. It seeks to clarify the facts and explain the regulatory framework governing drinking water systems, identify areas that require targeted extension programs, and aid in the development of outreach materials to ensure the provision of safe drinking water.

Private Well 101: Drinking Water Standards

Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, and Arthur G. Hornsby

Drinking water comes from a variety of sources, including public water systems, private wells, or bottled water. While public water systems are monitored under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, private wells are not regulated. Private well users are responsible for the management and protection of their wells and water quality. This publication of the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences is for Florida homeowners who are interested in learning more about drinking water standards. It also serves as a reference for well owners to understand their drinking water quality. Major revision by Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, and Arthur G. Hornsby; 10 pages.