Healthy Drinking Water and Healthy Homes – Communicating to the Public What is a Drinking Water Advisory? DO NOT PANIC ! What are Drinking Water Advisories and What Should You Do ? Drinking water advisories let customers know that their tap water or drinking water could be contaminated and make them sick. There are no… Read more
Well Water Safety If your water comes from a private well, you know that the safety of your drinking water is up to you. Most states have regulations related to private well construction and placement and a few states have regulations that quality of water from the private well water or require that the water… Read more
On September 19, 2019, the Pike County Conservation District hosted a 2-hour informational work and training session. The topic – Properly Maintaining Your On-Lot Septic System To help Pike County residents keep local lakes and ponds clean, the Pike County Conservation District is hosting a free three-part workshop series titled “How your Backyard Activities Affect your… Read more
We found an interesting educational and information tool for 2019 – The Drip Calculator “Have a Leaky Faucet? Find Out How Much Your Wasting. Dealing with a pesky dripping faucet? It may be more than just a minor annoyance. While that constant drip can go unnoticed or be ignored over time, it can start to… Read more
Interesting Article by Rob Dunn Nov 25, 2018 “In 1654, Rembrandt painted a woman, in Amsterdam, bathing in a stream. As she lifts her nightdress above her knees and treads deeper, the woman is stepping from one world into another. Among art historians, the transition she is making is metaphorical. But to a biologist, it… Read more
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania – Flooding Private Water Wells – contaminated drinking water With the significant and long-term rainfall events, we have rural areas that have undergone flooding. If your area has been flooded and you use private water wells, you must take some action to ensure that your water well is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. … Read more
DIY – Do it Yourself- Citizens are screening the quality of their drinking water and private water wells . With thousands of customers around the world, where starting a new project where everyone can share their results & then view other results submitted from around the world. We currently have the surface water testing… Read more
Complete Water Testing Kit – Because it is important to KnowYourH20 Whether you have well water or municipal water, you won’t know what you’re drinking unless you test it. Crystal clear water can contain a number of contaminants from chemicals to metals and even bacteria. Many of the contaminants that are cause for concern can… Read more
What is in your well water? If your water comes from a private well, you know that the safety of your drinking water is up to you. At the federal level and in most states there are no regulations that govern private wells, but the CDC and EPA does recommend that you test your well… Read more
“It may not have been bad shrimp or dirty lettuce that kept you up all night. A recent study shows that in North Carolina, microbes in drinking water from private wells are responsible for estimated 29,200 emergency room visits for acute GI illnesses each year. That number accounts for nearly all visits of that type and cause. This is a… Read more
