Flood Information

Avoid recreational contact with flood waters due to the unknown amount of raw sewage and waste chemicals that may be present. This applies to both surface waterways and standing surface water remaining from the flood.

To protect the health and safety of all residents, the Health Department recommends:

• No boating or rowing
• No swimming, wading or contact with the water
• No fishing or consumption of fish caught in these waters
• No pets allowed in the water

During a flood emergency, contact with flood waters may be unavoidable during clean-up activities. Take personal precautions and wear disposable gloves, wash hands with clean water and avoid ingestion of any flood water.

Additional Flood Emergency Links

• Chester County Flood Recovery Guide
  •  Condado de Chester Guía de recuperación ante inundaciones
• Flooded Private Water Supplies
• Sewage Overflow Recommendations - en Español
• Flooding in Chester County Food Facilities - en Español
• Food Safety during a Flood or Power Outage
• Well Disinfectant Procedure- en Español
• Carbon Monoxide and Generators (Video)