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28 Oct '12, 6pm

#Flooding can damage septic systems, contaminate drinking water wells, more. Learn how to keep your family safe.

Home septic systems - Do not use the sewage system until water in the soil absorption field is lower than the water level around the house. If you have a home-based or small business and your septic system has received chemicals, take extra precautions to prevent contact with water or inhaling fumes. Proper clean-up depends on the kinds of chemicals in the wastewater. Home or private drinking water wells. Warning - Do not turn on the pump. There is danger of electrical shock and damage to your well or pump if flooded. Do not drink or wash with well water.Water from a private well that has been flooded may be contaminated.

Full article: http://www.epa.gov/naturaldisasters/flooding.html#Recover...

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