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How to Disinfect a Dug Well
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Drinking Water Facts
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How to Disinfect a Drilled Well
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Septic Maintenance
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Protection Against Mosquitos
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Sewage Ordianance
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Environmental Health Fee Schedule
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Food Ordinance
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New Food Service Establishment Policy
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Food Safety
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Lead Poisoning
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Lead poisoning is a disease caused by persons being exposed to lead sources. Two common sources
are lead dust or lead paint chips. Children ages six years and younger are at high risk. The Mercer County Health Department provides information about lead poisoning prevention and resources
for lead testing.

Visit these additional websites for additional info:
http://www.idph.state.il.us/a-zlist.html
http://www.cdc.gov/health/lead.htm

Water Well Program
How to Disinfect a Driven Well
All that is necessary to restore a driven or sand-point well, is to pump it out thoroughly.
If the well has a pit, any water that has accumulated in the pit should also be pumped out.

Flooded Wells
Prior to initiating the following disinfection procedure, completely flush the well to clear it of excessive contamination. After the well has naturally recharged proceed with the disinfection in accordance with these instructions, and then collect the water sample.

Questions may be directed to the .
Responses will be made within 7 days.