Flooding Over Well Concern

The Northeast has had unusual amounts of rain and flooding has been a problem.  If the top of your well has been submerged by flood waters you should have your water tested for bacteria.  Even if your well has a seal on it, it is most likely vented to the atmosphere and it is very likely that the vent has been submerged when the top of the well was covered.  Cautious people in flood prone areas will want to get their wells tested for bacteria even if the top  of the well was not submerged since it is possible that a compromised, over-flooded septic could cross contaminate a well with fecal coliform bacteria (e-coli).

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