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Septic System Overload: How Heavy Rainfall Affects Your System and What to Do


September 27, 2024

When heavy rainfall or hurricanes hit, many homeowners with septic systems face a common problem: system overload. Excessive water can saturate the soil around the drainfield, leading to backups, slow drains, or even sewage contamination in ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Flooding, Floodwaters, FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Milton, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Storms, Wells

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


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, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Milton, Public Sewer, Sewage, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment

Private Well and Septic System Care Before and After Storms: Essential Resources for Homeowners


September 25, 2024

Florida’s frequent storms and hurricanes can have significant impacts on private wells and septic systems. Homeowners must take proactive steps to protect their water quality and ensure their systems function safely before and after severe ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Before And After Storms, Drinking Water, Espanol, FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Milton, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Storms
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Join Our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series


June 25, 2024

  Are 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 ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, FWON, Groundwater, Home Maintenance, Hurricane Preparedness, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Wastewater, Webinars, Well Water

Water Wednesday Recap – Landscaping Care Before And After A Storm


June 21, 2021

The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #WaterWednesday, Hurricane, Hurricane Landscaping, Hurricane Preparedness, Landscaping, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Emergency Water Supplies


June 16, 2021

The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #WaterWednesday, Emergency Water Supply, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Safe Drinking Water, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series


January 7, 2021

Happy New Year! Have you made resolutions to take better care of yourself? Don't forget to include well care and septic system care into your resolutions! Did you know... Approximately 12% of the Floridians rely on private wells for home ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Private Well, Septic System, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water Protection, Water RSA, Webinar, Yilin Zhuang

How To Effectively Disinfect A Private Drinking Well


September 18, 2020

Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink. It may be in danger of contamination from pollutants found in the flood waters. If your well has been flooded, meaning either ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Bacteria, Bacterial Contamination, Bleach, Chlorine, Drinking Water, Flooded Well, Private Well, Shock Chlorination, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water, Water RSA, Well Disinfection, Well Water, Yilin Zhuang