Free Test Kits, Oil Tank Cleanup Services Available Until Sept. 8 in Counties Affected By June Floods
Posted on: Monday, 28 August 2006, 15:00 CDT
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Flood victims who wish to take advantage of free water well testing kits should contact the Department of Environmental Protection's regional offices prior to Sept. 8. The department began providing the free kits after the June floods to homeowners with a private well system to ensure they have access to safe drinking water.
The department also will continue to offer free pumping and removal services for flooded or damaged home heating oil tanks in affected areas. Residents or local officials who call before Sept. 8 can make an appointment for DEP staff and a contractor to come to the home for cleanup.
Proper handling of home heating oil is essential to prevent soil and groundwater contamination that could linger long after flood waters recede.
Pennsylvania has more private water wells then any other state in the nation. It is estimated there are nearly 1 million private wells in the commonwealth, and they are the sole source of drinking water for most rural populations.
Individuals with questions or concerns about the test kits or cleanup should contact the Department of Environmental Protection regional office in the area:
-- Southeast Regional Office, 484-250-5900. -- Northeast Regional Office, 570-826-2511. -- Southcentral Regional Office, 717-705-4741. -- Northcentral Regional Office, 570-327-3636. -- Southwest Regional Office, 412-442-4000. -- Northwest Regional Office, 814-332-6945.
For copies of the fact sheet and more flood recovery information on re- entering and cleaning homes and businesses, cleaning up home heating oil, reporting spills and other environmental emergencies, contact the nearest DEP regional office or visit DEP's Web site at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/ and click on "Flood Recovery."
CONTACT: Kurt M. Knaus
717-787-1323
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
CONTACT: Kurt M. Knaus of Pennsylvania Department of EnvironmentalProtection, +1-717-787-1323
Web site: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/
Source: PRNewswire
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