Help In Restoring Wells And Septic Tanks
Release Date: March 29, 2003
Release Number: 1454-14
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If the damage is permanent, assistance may be available to pump out septic tanks, repair or even replace them. Homeowners with private wells that were rendered useless may be eligible for assistance if the well is the sole source of water. Renters forced to vacate homes because of unusable wells or septic tanks also may apply for assistance to get temporary housing.
A wide range of disaster assistance is available by calling the toll-free registration line, 1-800-621-3362, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday. People with speech or hearing impairments may apply by calling the TTY line, 1-800-462-7585.
Officials cautioned that water pumped from wells that have been flooded should be disinfected before being use for drinking, food preparation and other domestic needs. For instructions on how to disinfect wells and arrange for sampling, contact the local health department sanitarian.
The disaster counties are Anderson, Breathitt, Carter, Clark, Clay, Elliot, Estill, Fayette, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Lawrence, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Magoffin, Martin
Last Modified: Monday, 31-Mar-2003 10:02:44