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Private wells after a wildfire
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July 18, 2023
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Description:Health departments: Learn about threats to well water after a wildfire and potential solutions to common problems.
After a wildfire, private wells can be contaminated and unsafe to use for drinking water and other purposes. Types of issues and solutions vary by geographic region. This page compiles best practices from academic, state, and local programs addressing private wells.
You can also explore CDC’s Rapid Assessment Form for Wells Affected by Wildfire to document details of fire damage to the building, property, and well.
If you are a private well owner looking for help, talk to your local health department for guidance based on local conditions.
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