We released our very first Private Well Class Partners newsletter 4 years ago! Did you know that you can read all of the previous Partners newsletters?
If you are registered as one of our partners, not only do you receive our monthly Partners newsletter, but you also receive notifications of special workshops, conferences, and other updates for EHPs, sanitarians, and other professionals in the private well industry.
Being a "partner" is free and has no expectations associated with it. It just means you're part of our community of professionals helping well owners!
Brochures Anticipated to Be Mailed Out Later This Month
If you requested copies of our free brochure, "Is Your Well Water Safe?," we are in the process of printing over 20,000 brochures for distribution by sanitarians, EHPs, and other professionals who work with private well owners. We will be working to mail them out via UPS to everyone that requested them around in mid-January.
Thank you for your continued support of our program!
Water Systems Council - Spanish Well Owner Manual
The Water Systems Council has translated their popular 32-page Well Owner's Manual into a Spanish version.
The manual includes a well owner's checklist and information on the wellcare® Hotline. Information on well maintenance, wellhead protection, well water testing, and more. You can also request hard copies of the English version of the manual. The Spanish version will be available in hard copy soon.
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.
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.
National Groundwater Awareness Week
March 8-14, 2020 Hosted by the National Groundwater Association
During the week of March 8-14, 2020, we will celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW). This annual event features participation from federal agencies, major cities, counties, local organizations, groundwater professionals, students, businesses, associations, and more from across the United States. The event attempts to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of water.
2020 Joint Section Meeting: Private Wells - Current Challenges and Opportunities
Reston, Virginia
March 20-22, 2020 (Fri-Sun) Hosted by the Southeastern and Northeastern Geological Society of America Conference
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 conference will cover topics to help attendees understand and address issues regarding the use and protection of private wells, including private well testing, data management, contaminants, and other aspects of public health protection.
SepticSmart Week
September 14-18, 2020 Hosted by the USEPA
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!
Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water New Hampshire Department of Environmental Health
This document from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services offers great information on nitrate and nitrate, how to reduce their presence in water, and how these contaminants can affect infants. Additional key topics covered include how nitrate and nitrate gets into drinking water, health standards, testing, mitigation, treatment, and removal.
This new video from the Private Well Class discusses what should be done with a private well that is no longer in use. Many undocumented wells have been abandoned and are no longer in use today. These abandoned wells are often not properly sealed and are both a threat to groundwater quality and to public safety.
Have a great video? We're dedicated to bringing you helpful, entertaining, or inspiring videos to you. If your organization has a relevant video to share, let us know!
We Want to Promote Your Program
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 January 20, 2020 to be included in the February 1, 2020 newsletter.
