Date of Publication
2-4-2011
Abstract
Introduction: Although 30-50% of Vermont citizens rely on private wells for drinking water, there is no state requirement for regular contaminant testing. As a consequence, it is possible that private well users may be exposed to a variety of potential health hazards, including bacteria, arsenic, fluoride, and radionuclides. Our group sought to better understand public awareness of testing recommendations, how often private well users have their wells tested, and what obstacles may be keeping them from doing so. With this information we hope to learn more about how Vermonters are using private wells, and how we can better serve public health in Vermont
Advisor(s)
Jan Carney, MD, MPH, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Razelle Hoffman-Contois, MS, Vermont Department of Health
William Bress, PhD, Vermont Department of Health
Agency
Vermont Department of Health Environmental Health Division
Subjects
Environmental Health
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 License
Recommended Citation
Barbosa, Naiara; Boll, Griffin; Hemsley, Chantell; Hoyt, John; Lahey, Michael; Hoffman-Contois, Razelle; Bress, William; and Carney, Jan, "Well Water Safety: A Study in Public Awareness" (2011). Public Health Projects, 2008-present. 63.
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Notes
Presented at the American Public Health Association 139th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Washington, DC, October 31, 2011 as "Well Water Safety: A Study in Publ