Sample Forms • CDC Rapid Assessment Form for Wells Affected by Wildfire Sample Messaging • CDC Private Wells after a Wildfire • US EPA Addressing Contamination of Drinking Water Distribution Systems from VOCs After Wildfires • CDC Disinfecting Wells After a Disaster • Purdue University Response and Recovery to Wildfire Caused Drinking Water Contamination- Resources • Colorado Office of Communications, Colorado Boil Water Advisory Due to Fires, 2021 • County of Santa Cruz, Water Wells and Springs • Napa County FAQs on fire-related debris flow or landslides • US Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response Weblink Sample messaging and forms can be downloaded at: bit.ly/wildfire-guide
There are numerous other examples of mud and debris flows following a wildfire, especially in areas where wildfires have not burned in years or decades. Public works departments, land manage - ment, or stormwater staff should be consulted to develop plans to deal with this type of event. As a general rule, it is the property owner’s responsibility to control stormwater runoff from their property. Property owners and contractors on burned lots and rebuild sites must take action to prevent pollutants, including sediment, from entering storm drains, creeks, rivers, and wet - lands. Installation of erosion and sediment control BMPs may be necessary and BMP materials such as wattles, mulch, and silt fencing, are available for purchase at various agriculture, garden supply and hardware stores. BMPs are used to minimize ero - sion and control sediment to keep pollutants from entering storm drains and our natural water bodies like creeks and rivers. 43
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