The State Hygienic Laboratory and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources help guide flood recovery and routine well operation for people who receive their drinking water from private wells.

Additional information about water quality testing is available on the SHL website.

The public and SHL partners are welcome to share the guidance linked below, including through social media.

Keeping Private Wells Water Safe

Questions and Answers about Well Water

What should I do when my well floods?

Flood Health and Safety

A Homeowners Guide to Private Well Water

Flooded Private Well Recommendations

Understanding Your Water Test Results

Coliform Bacteria and Nitrate in Private Wells