Last Updated on July 17, 2025 by Yilin
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 water resources.
That is why UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network is offering a FREE 4-part webinar series designed to help homeowners like you understand the basics of well and septic care. Whether you’ve lived with these systems for years or just bought your first rural home, this series is for you!
What You Will Learn
This webinar series covers the essential topics every well and septic owner should know.
- Session 1: Basics of Private Wells – How wells work, how to protect your drinking water, and common mistakes to avoid.
- Session 2: Basics of Septic Systems – Understand how your system functions and what it takes to keep it working properly for years to come.
- Session 3: Hurricane Preparedness for Well & Septic System Owners – Florida’s storms can stress or interrupt these water systems. Learn how to protect your systems before, during, and after a storm.
- Session 4: Home Water Treatment Systems – When is home treatment necessary? Learn about common systems, how they work, and what to look for in selecting and maintaining them.
Attend to Win!
Each webinar attendee will be entered into a drawing to win a comprehensive water testing kit from Tap Score, valued at approximately $200. These kits test for 54 analytes, including bacteria, metals, and more, helping homeowners better understand their drinking water quality.
Please note: This educational event is not sponsored by or endorsing Tap Score. These testing kits are provided solely as educational incentives for participants.
Dates and Times
- Aug. 21 — Private Wells, 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern Time
- Aug. 28 — Septic Systems, 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern Time
- Sept. 4 — Hurricane Preparedness, 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern Time
- Sept. 11 — Water Treatment Systems, 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern Time
Why Attend?
- It’s FREE
- Choose the topics you care about
- Ask questions and get expert answers
- Protect your investment, your health, and your environment
- Increase your chances of winning a valuable water testing kit
Meet Your Instructors
Dr. Yilin Zhuang, Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Central District, Mid-Florida Research and Education Center
Dr. Andrea Albertin, Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District, North Florida Research and Education Center
Registration
Register now at https://2025FWON.eventbrite.com. The webinar series will be hosted on Zoom. Registrants will receive the link one week prior to each webinar.
Protect your home. Protect your water. Join us and learn how. For more resources on protecting Florida’s water and managing private wells and septic systems, visit: https://water.ifas.ufl.edu/well/
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