Tag: FWON

Recap: Before and After the Storm – Protecting Household Water Systems During Hurricanes and Flooding Webinar

by Yilin Zhuang
October 15, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Before and After the Storm - Protecting Household Water Systems during Hurricanes and Flooding Webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network. This was the third webinar in our ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Before And After Storms, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Wastewater, Water Systems, Wells

Recap: Septic System 101 – Understanding Septic Systems and Common Homeowner Practices

by Yilin Zhuang
September 29, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Septic System 101 webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network (FWON). This was the second webinar in our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series, and we appreciated everyone’s ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drainfield, FWON, Household Wastewater, Household Water, Private Wells, Septic, Septic System, Septic Tank

Resumen: Pozos privados en Florida: Conceptos básicos y cómo mantener la calidad del agua

by Andrea Albertin
September 10, 2026

Gracias a todas las personas que participaron en el seminario web “Pozos privados en Florida: Conceptos básicos y cómo mantener la calidad del agua”, organizado por la Red de Propietarios de Pozos de Florida (UF/IFAS Extension Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Analisis De Calidad De Agua, FWON, Mantenimiento De Un Pozo Privado, Pozos Privados, Private Well Maintenance, Private Wells, Water Quality Testing

Recap: Private Well 101 – Understanding Your Well and Water Basics

by Yilin Zhuang
September 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Private Well 101: Understanding Your Well and Water Basics webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network (FWON). We had participants joining from across Florida and a great set ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Aquifer, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Water Testing, Well Components, Well Water

New Year’s Resolutions for Private Well Owners

by Yilin Zhuang
January 7, 2026

A new year is a natural time to reflect, reset, and commit to healthier habits. For Floridians who rely on private wells for drinking water, the new year is also a great opportunity to recommit to protecting household water quality. Unlike ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Water
Tags: Drinkign Water Safety, Florida Well Owner Network, Florida Well Owners, FWON, Groundwater, Private Wells, UF/IFAS Extension, Well Maintenance, Well Water Testing

Recap: Hurricane Preparedness for Private Well & Septic System Owners Webinar

by Yilin Zhuang
September 8, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Hurricane Preparedness and Your Water Systems webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network. We had excellent participation and thoughtful questions throughout the session! (more…) READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Flooding, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricanes, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Septics, Storms, Wells

Recap: Basics of Septic Systems Webinar

by Yilin Zhuang
September 2, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Basics of Septic Systems webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network. We had great engagement and thoughtful questions throughout the session! What We Covered This ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drainfield, Extension Programs, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Homeowner Tips, Private Wells, Septic System Maintenance, Septic Systems, Water Quality

Free Webinar Series for Private Well and Septic System Owners

by Yilin Zhuang
July 16, 2025

Do you know what is in your drinking water? If you own a private well or have a septic system, maintaining these systems is your responsibility, and your first line of defense in protecting your family’s health, your property, and our shared ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Andrea Albertin, Drinking Water, Extension, FWON, Groundwater, Home Maintenance, Hurricane Preparedness, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, MREC, North Florida Research And Education Center, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Webinar, Well Water, Wells, Yilin Zhuang

New Online Resource for Florida Well and Septic System Owners

by Stella Canfield
March 24, 2025

Floridians who rely on private wells and septic systems now have access to a valuable online resource to ensure the safety and maintenance of their household water. Water resources regional specialized agents Yilin Zhuang (Central District) ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Andrea Albertin, Disaster Preparation, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Groundwater, Hurricane, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Water, Yilin Zhuang

What Homeowners Should Do if Public Wastewater Treatment Plants Are Disrupted After a Hurricane

by Yilin Zhuang
September 27, 2024

Hurricanes can disrupt critical infrastructure, including public wastewater treatment plants. When these facilities fail, homeowners must be aware of the health and environmental hazards and take actions to protect themselves. Here is a guide ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Water
Tags: FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Milton, Public Sewer, Sewage, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment

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