Stay safe and healthy during flood recovery fact sheet
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Following the initial damage to property and infrastructure, water left behind from flooding can cause sickness and serious injury. Adopting simple practices and precautions will minimise risks to your health.
The main health risks while in flood-impacted areas include:
Follow these tips to stay safe and healthy during clean-up and flood recovery.
Septic systems often do not function properly during flooding or when soil is very wet. Flooding of a septic system may lead to a back-up of sewage in the home.
Septic tanks may need to be pumped out and the soil and surrounding areas could need time to dry out.
If you suspect your septic tank is damaged, have it professionally inspected and/or serviced.