Newsletter #103 for July 2024
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DecentralizedWastewater.org Has Launched!
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Our new sister site, DecentralizedWastewater.org, launched earlier this summer. This site provides training and technical assistance resources to wastewater professionals, onsite system owners, and managers of centralized and onsite/decentralized wastewater systems. It hosts wastewater training documents, a calendar of training events, a regular webinar series, and more.
Many properties with private wells also use septic systems, so some of the work of the Private Well Class and DecentralizedWastewater.org will go hand in hand. If relevant for your work, you can sign up for the new site's monthly newsletter, and contact our team at info@decentralizedwastewater.org with questions or comments.
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CEU Course for 2025 License Renewal Now Available for Minnesota Well Contractors
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released its CEU course for 2025 license renewal for licensed well contractors, limited
well and boring contractors, elevator boring contractors, and environmental well contractors. The course, "Well Management CEUs for 2025 License Renewal," covers updates from MDH, PFAS and groundwater, administrative best practices, and tips from well management inspectors. Read more about about how to take the course and other requirements for license renewal in this press release, or visit the CEU page on MDH's website.
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Is my well safe after a flood?
Find out how to handle having floodwaters over your well and what preventative measures you can take to prevent it.
Read this article and watch the companion video to understand the risks if your well is contaminated and how to protect your family from contamination. To find additional articles and resources for private well owners, explore our Private Well Help Center.
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Tap Talk — Partnership: The More You Give, The More You Get
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In the first episode of Tap Talk’s fourth season, Steve and Jennifer looked back on the beginnings of WaterOperator.org, discussed the evolution and expansion of our programs, and the value of our partnerships in helping those we serve.
Listen to the podcast episode here.
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Wells and Groundwater in the News |
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Pennsylvania family gets clean water through donation
WTAJ
In November 2023, the well of the Godin family of Somerset County, PA, stopped producing sufficient water. For several months, the family of seven had to drive 50 miles roundtrip to fill up 30-40 jugs of water two times a week. After applying for a loan to fix their well through the Water Well Trust, the family's well repair ended up fully funded by Xylem, which works to solve
domestic water issues as part its social responsibility program.
Read here.
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Upcoming Webinars & Recent Recordings
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Septic Systems 101
July 11, 2024 | 1 PM CT
Hosted by PrivateWellClass.org
In this free webinar training hosted by The Private Well Class, you'll learn about septic system management as part of a larger strategy to protect the water in your private well. There will be an opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as live on the webinar. The event will be recorded. | Register »
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Potential Impacts of Drought and Flooding on Private Wells
August 27, 2024 | 1 PM CT
Hosted by PrivateWellClass.org
In this free webinar training hosted by The Private Well Class, you’ll learn ways to serve and support individual well owners, public health, and cooperative extension that encounter potential impacts from drought and flooding events. There will be an opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as live on the webinar. The event will be recorded. | Register »
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Is My Water Safe to Drink? —
Common Questions about Private Wells
Recorded on June 27, 2024
This webinar recording discusses the basics of well care as well as how to determine whether a well's water is safe to drink. Viewers will also learn maintenance best practices and receive answers to common questions.
Watch Recording »
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Septic System Operation and Maintenance
July 11, 2024, 9 AM CT
Hosted by Communities Unlimited
This free virtual training session will discuss septic system operation and maintenance. Topics will include the components of a septic tank, the function of drain fields, and the overall purpose of the system. Additional information will include septic system failure, how to identify it, and best practices for maintaining a system to prevent issues.
Register here.
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Private Well Water Workshops
July 17, 2024, 6 PM | Charlestown, RI
Hosted by The University of Rhode Island Home*A*Syst Water Quality Program
This workshop will help private well owners learn about regular water testing, well water protection, and good housekeeping practices to protect your drinking water quality. This workshop will be held at the Cross Mills Public Library, in Charlestown, RI, and is sponsored by the Cross Mills Public Library and the Charlestown Conservation Commission.
Register here.
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Don’t Just Flush and Forget – Basic Care for Your Septic System
July 17, 2024, 12 PM ET | Online
Hosted by University of Maryland Extension
A septic system provides a valuable service to a home and needs periodic attention or maintenance. This webinar will discuss basic practices to keep your system functioning.
Register here.
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Septic System Basics
July 25, 2024, 1 PM CT
Hosted by Communities Unlimited
This free virtual training session is tailored for homeowners and people who are interested in septic system management. Participants will learn about the various parts of a septic tank, the function of drain fields, and the overall purpose of the system. The webinar will also discuss septic system failure, how to identify it, and best practices for maintaining a system to prevent issues.
Register here.
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Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After a Flood
National Environmental Health Association
This document, from the National Environmental Health Association, explains the steps you can take to protect your health and septic system. The guide includes important safety reminders, temporary resolutions, and what to do before, during, and after a flood to prepare your septic system.
View the document.
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Featured Video: Septic Systems: What to Do After Severe Weather |
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This video, brought to you by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Oklahoma State University, explains what to do if your septic system in your backyard is flooded. Protecting yourself and your septic system in instances of severe weather is pertinent to your health and safety and to your systems longevity.
Watch the video.
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PrivateWellClass.org is a free, grant-funded service to support private well owners and the professionals that work with these wells. The program seeks to raise awareness of private well issues and help well owners understand their responsibilities to be a good steward of their well and water source. The Private Well Class, developed at the Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a collaboration with the Rural Community Assistance Partnership with funding from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Call us at 1-866-945-0699 for assistance.
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