Town Of Cooperstown : Notices

August 15, 2008 Disaster News - FEMA

         Disaster News
 
HAVE WELLS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS CHECKED FOR SAFETY
By Licensed Professionals and Certified Laboratories

Madison , Wis. -- Residents in flooded areas of Wisconsin should have
their septic systems and wells checked for safety, federal and state
disaster recovery officials advise. 

Floodwaters can cause septic tanks to fill and overflow, resulting in
possible health risks and environmental problems. Private wells can
become contaminated by bacteria and pollutants carried in flood
waters. 

“If you live in an area that recently was flooded, do not drink
private well water until it is tested,” said Wisconsin Emergency
Management (WEM) Administrator Johnnie Smith. “If possible, do not use
the septic system while your yard is saturated, as wastewater will not
be treated and will become a source of pollution.” 

If you suspect damage, have your septic tank professionally inspected
and serviced. Contact your local health department for a list of
septic system contractors that work in your area. Signs of damage
include settling or an inability to accept water. Most septic tanks
are not damaged by flooding since they are below ground and completely
covered. However, septic tanks and pump chambers can fill with silt
and debris, and must be cleaned by professionals.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends that if a well
has been overtopped by flood waters, wait for the flood water to
recede. Thoroughly disinfect the system and then sample and test the
water to assure its safety. Well water should be tested at least once
a year, especially if there is a noticeable change in taste, smell or
appearance.

Well servicing work should be performed by licensed well drillers or
pump installers. Well water analysis should be performed by your local
health department or by a state certified laboratory. A list of
certified laboratories and licensed servicing companies can be found
online at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Web
site, www.dnr.wi.gov/org/water/dwg/wells.htm. 

Residents in disaster-declared counties have until Sept. 15 to apply
for federal grants to help with repair or restoration of wells and
septic systems. Call the FEMA toll free registration number, 
1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or
hearing impairment. Lines are open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily
until further notice.

Have Wells and Septic Systems Checked for Safety—
People living in the following 30 Wisconsin counties may be eligible
for disaster assistance for flood damage to wells and septic systems:
Adams, Calumet, Columbia , Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac , Grant,
Green, Green Lake , Iowa , Jefferson, Juneau , Kenosha , La Crosse ,
Manitowoc , Marquette , Milwaukee , Monroe , Ozaukee, Racine ,
Richland , Rock, Sauk, Sheboygan , Vernon , Walworth , Washington ,
Waukesha and Winnebago.

FEMA coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for,
preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering
from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including
acts of terror.

For more information on Wisconsin disaster recovery, visit
http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov/ or www.fema.gov 

Feel free to share or reproduce this news release.

If you have any questions or issues concerning FEMA programs, please
feel free to contact me.

Terry McArdle

FEMA/DHS

DR1768-WI

Terence.McArdle1@dhs.gov

(832) 851-4454 or (866) 674-4825

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