Private Wells
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Household Drinking Water Testing for Public and Private Water Supplies
SS712/SL499by Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, and Arthur G. HornsbyJuly 14, 2023Drinking 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.
Private Well 101: Drinking Water Standards
SS297/SL159by Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, and Arthur G. HornsbyJune 30, 2022Drinking 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.
Private Wells 101: Bacterial Contamination and Shock Chlorination
SS700/SL487 by Yilin Zhuang and Mary LuskFebruary 16, 2021
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Join Our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series
YilinJune 25th, 2024Are you curious about private wells and septic systems? Whether you’re a homeowner, a real estate professional, or simply interested in understanding these essential components, our three-part webinar series has you covered! Webinar Schedule Basics of Private Wells Date and Time: August 22, 2 PM – 3 PM ET Cost: Free Topics Covered: […]
Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Marion County
YilinFebruary 6th, 2024Join Us for a Workshop on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care in Marion County! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? Your worries end here! We are excited to invite you to a FREE workshop that will equip you […]
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