Posted on February 26, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Those using wells are urged to take a few steps to keep their drinking water safe, following recent floods. The Starke County Health Department reminds residents not to use the well water, as long as the well casing is submerged in flood water.
After flood waters recede, small amounts of water may be used, but only after it’s been properly disinfected by boiling or with small amounts of chlorine laundry bleach. Meanwhile, the well itself should be disinfected with chlorine bleach, as well. State health officials recommend letting the chlorinated well and distribution system stand for 12 to 24 hours. Once that’s done, the system should be pumped to waste, until every trace of chlorine is gone.
Then, the water should be tested. You can get more information about water testing from the Starke County Health Department by calling 574-772-9139.
A detailed guide to disinfecting water can be found on the Indiana State Department of Health’s website. There, you can also find information about salvaging flood-damaged food, and repairing flood-damaged buildings and property.
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