2019 Private Well Conference Recordings Are Now Available
The 2019 Private Well Conference, held May 21-23, 2019 in Harrisburg, PA, was a national workshop that united the private well community and emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnerships.
The conference is a one of a kind event with national scope and exclusive focus on private wells. The 126 attendees from 33 states at the two and a half day event included educators, public health professionals, drillers, researchers, and other stakeholders who shared new ideas in outreach and experiences with private wells and private well owners. The conference included 25 presentations, a driller's panel, and twelve 5-minute lightning talks!
The recorded presentations are publicly available on the Private Well Class Conference page and through our YouTube Channel.
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How to Find Local Information and Help
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 1PM CT Hosted by PrivateWellClass.org
In this free 90-minute webinar training, you'll learn methods for finding well logs, records, and information about your well, how to find well drillers, contractors, and financial help programs in your area, and when to sample, what to sample for, and best practices to protect your well system.
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Protect Your Groundwater Day
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Hosted by the National Groundwater Association
Protect Your Groundwater Day brings attention to the importance of protecting groundwater as a valuable resource. The observance also stresses the need for simple ways everyone can act to protect groundwater, and why we all have a stake in maintaining its quality and quantity. Shareable resources and information are expected to be available late next week.
SepticSmart Week
September 16-20, 2019 Hosted by the U.S. EPA
SepticSmart Week is an annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems. Partners and stakeholders are invited to share SepticSmart materials, hold events, and raise awareness during the week.
28th Annual Maryland Groundwater Symposium
September 26, 2019 Hosted by the Maryland Department of the Environment
This annual event provides a forum for groundwater professionals and stakeholder from around the State to exchange information and promote the protection of Maryland’s groundwater resources. Attend to learn from and share resources with fellow professionals from all sectors of the groundwater industry. Registration will open August 8th. The Maryland Department of the Environment will host the 28th Annual Maryland Groundwater Symposium on Thursday, September 26th, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Running Clear: Preventing Private Water Sources from Becoming a Health Hazard in Rural America The Rural Monitor
This article by The Rural Monitor contains information regarding why it is so important for private well owners to test their well water and the responsibility that they have to ensure their own safe drinking water. The piece contains many first-hand experiences of professionals who work with well owners from across the country and the challenges that they encounter.
How State and Local Governments Promote and Proclaim SepticSmart Week
Each year, EPA and the Decentralized MOU Partners encourage state and local governments/ leaders to promote SepticSmart Week by issuing a SepticSmart Week Proclamation. A SepticSmart Week Proclamation is intended to encourage all homeowners and business owners with septic systems to utilize the SepticSmart program to educate themselves on the proper maintenance of their systems, and ensure appropriate treatment and disposal of wastewater. In 2016, 15 state governors, mayors, and county officials issued SepticSmart Week Proclamations. This webinar explains what a SepticSmart Week Proclamation is, and outlines the steps of getting a proclamation from state, county, or local officials.
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