The deadline to request copies of our FREE "Is Your Well Water Safe?" brochure is December 7. These brochures are appropriate for county and state health departments, labs, county extension offices, technical assistance providers, and other stakeholders.
We look forward to working with you to re-supply your “stock” of brochures if you need more or, if you haven’t got any in the past, to working with you this time around. We are grateful for the tremendous response we have received about this program and are glad they are helpful in your efforts to support private well owners.
We have set up a form for you to request brochures. They are completely free and there is a space for you to add your own label. They are available in English and Spanish. We expect to have them mailed out in early January 2020.
Call for Abstracts: Private Wells - Current Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract Deadline: December 10, 2019 Location: Reston, Virginia Date: March 20-22, 2020 (Fri-Sun)
The early registration deadline for the joint Southeastern and Northeastern Geological Society of America Conference, “Private Wells - Current Challenges and Opportunities,” is February 18, 2020. The conference will take place in Reston, Virginia.
The session will integrate new and evolving research, public engagement, policy, and regulatory efforts regarding the use of private wells for water supply and the associated public health concerns. The goal is to enable audience members to understand and address issues regarding the use and protection of private wells, including private well testing, data management, anthropogenic and geogenic contaminants, and other aspects of public health protection.
4-Hour Workshop: Private Well Assessment and Outreach for EHPs
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 12PM CT Hosted by PrivateWellClass.org
Our 4-hour online workshop returns this January! This workshop covers the use of our assessment tool for the evaluation of private well vulnerability to contamination and best practices for well owner outreach and for managing a well owner program. This workshop has been approved for 4.0 contact hours of continuing education credit with NEHA.
USEPA has officially announced SepticSmart Week 2020, which will take place September 14 – 18, 2020. This is an annual event focused on helping homeowners to care for and maintain their septic systems. You can share these dates for SepticSmart Week 2020 with your stakeholders and local counterparts to start planning early!
Is My Water Safe to Drink? - Common Questions about Private Wells
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 1PM CT Hosted by PrivateWellClass.org
Your drinking water well doesn't have to be a mystery. In this free 90-minute webinar training hosted by The Private Well Class you'll learn the answers to common questions, such as: how to test your well water tested, what you need to do to take care of my well, and if your well susceptible to contamination.
We'd love your support in distributing this information, please feel free to share the following link: http://privatewellclass.org/safe
Well Care 101 - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Family
Wednesday, January 22, 2019 at 1PM CT Hosted by PrivateWellClass.org
In a survey of over 1,700 well owners, 67% believed their well water was safe without any evidence to support it. You can protect your health and your family's by learning the basics of well care. In this free 90-minute webinar training hosted by The Private Well Class you'll learn the answers to common questions, such as: how to determine if you water is safe for drinking, simple best practices for well maintenance, and solutions to the most common well problems.
We'd love your support in distributing this information, please feel free to share the following link: http://privatewellclass.org/101
Home Water Treatment Minnesota Department of Health
This useful document from the Minnesota Department of Health discusses home water treatment for drinking water. The publication includes a handy summary of home water treatment options and a table for the most common water treatment units and contaminants. This resource can help a homeowners decide if home water treatment makes sense for their particular situation, budget, drinking water source, and what treatment options may be best.
This new video from the Private Well Class discusses understanding the risks if a well becomes flooded. If floodwaters overtop a private well, it should be assumed that the water is contaminated and disinfection for bacteria, followed by sampling should be done before using it again. If there is a possibility of floodwaters reaching a private well, this video also discusses the importance of planning in advance.
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Does your organization, agency, or unit have any exciting news or other information (webinar, document, etc.) that you want to share? Here is your opportunity to be included!
Please send detailed information to info@privatewellclass.org by December 20, 2019 to be included in the January 1, 2020 newsletter.
