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RIDGE MANOR, Fla. (WFLA) – The Withlacoochee River is no longer rising after cresting Thursday, according to Hernando County officials.
Many living along SR 50 near Dade City and Ridge Manor worry that septic tanks could lead to possible contamination of drinking water in wells.
Hernando County officials don’t want residents to go into the water but suggest wearing waders or rubber boots if people must go in.
People with private wells are urged to have them tested and disinfected.
Hernando County officials released the following tips Thursday on how to handle septic tanks and well maintenance after the water recedes.
* DO NOT have the septic tank pumped.
* Do not have your septic system repaired until the ground has dried up.