What to Do Before, During and After a Flood
After floodwater has gone down, find out how to safely return to your home or business, test your water and clean up after a flood.
If you are on a private well or spring, assume your water is contaminated if floodwater has reached your well or spring. Do not use it for drinking until you have it tested and know it's safe. The time period for ordering free flood-related drinking water test kits has ended, but you may still purchase a test kit from the online webstore.
If you already received a free test kit and need to retest your well/spring after treatment, you can get a free retest kit online, or from your local health office.
For questions, call 802-338-4724 or 800-660-9997 (toll-free in Vermont).
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