From UF/IFAS
In Summary:
The Florida Well Owner Network will conduct four online classes between Aug. 25 and Sept. 17. Sessions will cover private-well basics, septic-system care, storm readiness and home water-treatment options. Each webinar will be offered separately in English and Spanish, but registration is limited.
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Many Floridians rely on private wells for drinking water and septic systems to treat household wastewater. Hurricanes, flooding, and routine maintenance challenges can affect the safety and reliability of these systems.
Related: UF/IFAS shares hurricane preparedness checklist as forecasters predict active season.
To help homeowners prepare, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Florida Well Owner Network is offering a free four-part webinar series covering private wells, septic systems, water treatment, and storm readiness. The series will be conducted via Zoom and offered in English and Spanish. Participants may register for each online series from this website.
“Private wells and septic systems are important household infrastructure that can be vulnerable to storms, flooding and maintenance challenges," said Yilin Zhuang, a regional water resources specialized agent at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center. "Whether you are new to these topics or simply looking for trusted information, this webinar series provides practical, research-based guidance to help homeowners protect their water quality, better manage their systems and know where to turn when questions arise."
Event Details:
Private Well 101: Understanding Your Well and Water Basics
August 25, 2 pm to 3 pm EDT (English)
August 27, 2 pm to 3 pm EDT (Spanish)
Septic System 101: Understanding Septic Systems and Common Homeowner Practices
September 1, 2 pm to 3 pm EDT (English)
September 3, 2 pm to 3 pm EDT (Spanish)
Before and After the Storm: Protecting Household Water Systems During Hurricanes and Flooding
September 8, 2 pm to 3 pm EDT (English)
September 10, 2 pm to 3 pm EDT (Spanish)
Home Water Treatment Systems: Understanding Filters, Softeners, and Treatment Options
September 15, 2 pm to 3 pm EDT (English)
September 17, 2 pm to 3 pm EDT (Spanish)
Registration is limited. Choose between the English and Spanish series by registering on one of these websites:
English: Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series
Spanish: Serie de seminarios web sobre pozos de agua privados y sistemas sépticos
Host Instructors:
Yilin Zhuang, UF/IFAS Extension Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent, Mid-Florida Research and Education Center
Andrea Albertin, UF/IFAS Extension Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent, North Florida Research and Education Center
ABOUT UF/IFAS
The mission of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge relevant to agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge available to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. With more than a dozen research facilities, 67 county Extension offices, and award-winning students and faculty in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF/IFAS brings science-based solutions to the state’s agricultural and natural resources industries and all Florida residents.
For more information, go to ifas.ufl.edu.
Key Points:
- The four-part UF/IFAS webinar series is free and will be conducted through Zoom.
- Separate English and Spanish sessions will be available.
- Topics include private wells, septic systems, hurricane preparation and home water treatment.
- English sessions will be held Tuesdays from August 25 through September 15.
- Spanish sessions will be held Thursdays from August 27 through September 17.
