VHD Warns For Well Water Safety During Hurricanes

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As hurricane season intensifies, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is urging residents who rely on private wells for their water supply to inspect their wells for potential contamination. The VDH highlights that wells may become contaminated if they were submerged during a hurricane or if there is any suspicion that submersion occurred. Steps to … Read more