Township Provides Warnings Against Use of Floodwater

As a result of the ongoing flood event from Hurricane Irene, the Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) recommends that all residents of Montgomery County avoid recreational contact with flood waters due to the unknown amount of raw sewage and waste chemicals that may be present.  

Also, wells inundated by floodwater may be contaminated and should not be used until tested. The township advises that MCHD’s public health laboratory continues to offer free water testing for bacteria.

For further information, visit the MCHD website at www.health.montcopa.org.

For specific well-water questions, contact the MCHD lab at 610-278-5117 or the DEP website at www.depweb.state.pa.us.

Information courtesy of Upper Moreland Township