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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, 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

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

by Yilin
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

Join Our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series

by Yilin
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

Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Marion County

by Yilin
February 6, 2024

Join 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! ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Onsite Systems, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Sewer, Water, Water Testing, Well Water

Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Sumter County

by Yilin
January 23, 2024

Join Us for a Workshop on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? Your worries end here! We are excited ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Event, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Onsite Sewer, Private Well, Septic System, Water Quality, Water Testing, Well Water

Just Published! Private Well 101: Drinking Water Standards

by Caroline Warwick and Yilin

January 17, 2023

Drinking water is something all Floridians need and use on a day-to-day basis... But where do standards for drinking water come from? And how does that relate to your private well? While drinking water comes from a variety of sources, including ... READ MORE

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Tags: Andrea Albertin, Drinking Water, Drinking Water Standards, Private Well, Water, Well, Well Care, Yilin Zhuang

What is Hard Water?

by Yilin
June 27, 2022

Hard water is a result of dissolved minerals Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese. Hard water is a very common problem, affecting water in more than 85% of the country (Water Quality Association). The term "hardness" is applied to the soap neutralizing ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Hard Water, Hardness, Secondary Standards, Water, Water Agent, Water Hardness, Water RSA, Water Safety, Water Softener, Water Standards, Yilin Zhuang

Lead in Drinking Water

by Yilin
June 13, 2022

Lead contamination poses a serious threat to drinking water safety. Both U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agree that Lead is harmful to health, especially for children. There ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Water
Tags: Contamination, Drinking Water, Health, Lead, Lead In Drinking Water, Private Well, Water, Water Agent, Water RSA, Yilin Zhuang

2022 Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series

by Yilin
February 17, 2022

Interested in learning more about private wells and septic systems in Florida? The UF/IFAS Extension Central District Water Resources program is hosting a series of four webinars for Florida homeowners interested in learning more about your ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Extension Education, Flooding, Household Water, Onsite Sewer Treatment And Disposal, Private Well, Septic System, Storms, Water RSA, Webinar, Yilin Zhuang

Webinar: Common Home Water Treatment Systems

by Yilin
August 31, 2021

Public drinking water supplies meet national and state safety standards, however, homeowners using a private water supply are responsible for monitoring the quality of their own drinking water supplies. Water treatment devices can improve ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, FWON, Hard Water, Water, Water Safety, Water Treatment, Well, Yilin Zhuang

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