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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

Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Marion County


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


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
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Free webinars on home well and septic system care offered by UF/IFAS


January 12, 2023

Florida homeowners with a private well or septic system are invited to learn more about their home water and wastewater management systems through  free webinars hosted by UF/IFAS experts. WHO: UF/IFAS water resources regional specialized ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Free Event, Private Well, Septic System, Septic Tank, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Webinar, Webinars, Well Water

Well Sampling Event at UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County


June 29, 2021

Did you know... Approximately one in every five private wells has contamination. UF/IFAS Extension is partnering with the Southwest Florida Water Management District and offering this educational workshop. Attendees will learn the potential ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Septic Tank, UF/IFAS Extension, Well Water, Well Water Sampling

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
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What Should I Do After My Drinking Well Is Flooded?


August 6, 2020

Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful storms. They produce strong winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall. When heavy rains bring flooding to an ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Drinking Water, Extension, Flooded Well, Hurricane Recovery, Private Well, Water Safety, Water Testing, Well Water, Yilin Zhuang

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