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\"newriverslogo\"As an agency, and as individuals, we value hospitality, responsiveness, accountability, compassion, integrity, and cutting-edge expertise. We are committed to protecting all citizens in the New River Valley at all times, preventing disease, and promoting health and wellness.<\/em> What is Public Health?<\/span>\"camera_icon\"<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

New River Health District<\/h3>\n
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The New River Health District is comprised of the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and the City of Radford, Virginia. District Office headquarters are located in the Montgomery County Health Department in Christiansburg.<\/p>\n

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Virginia Department of Health Offers Free Testing for Private Wells Impacted by Recent Flood<\/h1>\n

Virginia Department of Health Offers Free Testing for Private Wells\u00a0<\/strong>Impacted by Recent Flood<\/strong>
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SOUTHWEST Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is offering free test kits for individuals who have residential private drinking water wells impacted by the recent flooding in Southwest Virginia. Any well submerged during the recent flooding event is likely to be contaminated, even if there is no apparent damage.<\/p>\n

The free private well test kits are available to residents in the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe, and the City of Radford. To qualify for testing, the well must first be\u00a0disinfected and flushed<\/a><\/span>. VDH recommends having a\u00a0well driller<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>assist with this process. For those choosing to disinfect the well themselves, all safety precautions and instructions should be followed using\u00a0these instructions<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once well users disinfect and flush their well, they can request a free test kit by calling the\u00a0VDH Call Center at 877-829-4682, Monday through Friday (no holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0or by completing the\u00a0online survey<\/a><\/span>. Test kits will also be available at the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC). To find the closest DRC, please use the FEMA\u00a0DRC locater<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well water impacted by flooding can have germs that lead to gastrointestinal illness. The kits will include the tools necessary to collect samples for testing for total coliform and\u00a0E. coli<\/em>. Test results will only indicate if the well is contaminated.<\/p>\n

Tests must be returned Monday through Thursday to the nearest\u00a0Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Center<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0local health department<\/a><\/span>\u00a0location within the Cumberland Plateau, LENOWISCO, Mount Rogers, or New River health districts. Samples should be delivered to one of the available locations by 4 p.m. on the same day the sample is taken.<\/p>\n

For more information about the free well testing program, visit\u00a0VDH\u2019s Hurricane Helene Post-Storm Response webpage<\/a><\/span>. For more information about specific concerns regarding private wells contact your\u00a0local health department<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or a\u00a0licensed well driller.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Last Updated:<\/strong>\u00a0October 8, 2024<\/div>\n

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Flu Clinics<\/h1>\n

NRHD is now offering flu shots. \u00a0Contact your local health<\/a> department<\/a><\/span> to schedule an appointment for a flu shot.<\/h3>\n

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Do you rely on a well, spring, or cistern? Do you ever wonder about the quality of your water? Do you want to learn more about taking care of your water system and keeping your water safe? If you answered yes to these questions, the Virginia Household Water Quality Program is sponsoring local drinking water clinics to help you learn more about caring for your private water system. Click here<\/a><\/span> for more information! For information on emergency closings and\/or delayed openings: -Call the Montgomery County Health Department at 540-585-3300 -Watch WSLS10 -Listen to Vibe 100, 100.1FM or 610 AM; Q99, 99.1FM; K92, 92.3FM; 94.9 Star Country, 94.9FM; or 960AM News Talk Radio -Visit WSLS10<\/span><\/a> or WDBJ7<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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