Emergency Situations
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately!
8 articles
- What do I do if there is a hazardous spill near my water well?If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services! If not, check out these steps to protect yourself and your well.
- What can I do when my well goes dry?Delve into the challenges well owners often face during droughts and periods of high-water usage.
- 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.
- Can an earthquake affect my well?Check this out if you have recently experienced an earthquake or if you are looking for information to be prepared for one.
- How can I protect my well from severe weather and lightning?Learn the steps to take to protect your well from lightning.
- What do I do if there is a power outage and my well won't work?Find out steps to take when you are without electricity and your well pump can't work. Includes steps for restarting your well.
- What do I do if my well is damaged by a wildfire?Learn how to protect your well from a wildfire and what to do if a fire does reach your yard.
- How do hurricanes affect private water wells?Check out this article if you live in an area that is threated by hurricanes or if your water well has been impacted by a cyclone.