Hygiena 2025, 70(3):114-120 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1896

Regional public health authorities' experience with monitoring of wells affected by floods in September 2024

Jana Loosová1, 2, Kamil Nešetřil2, Marek Michna3, Jarmila Petříčková1
1 Krajská hygienická stanice Libereckého kraje se sídlem v Liberci, Liberec, Česká republika
2 Technická univerzita v Liberci, Liberec, Česká republika
3 Ministerstvo zdravotnictví České republiky, Praha, Česká republika

The aim of this article is to describe the role of public health authorities in assisting residents affected by flooding, particularly those who rely on private wells as their sole source of drinking water. The article summarizes the experience of regional public health authorities during the emergency response campaign and focuses on the quality of well water, highlighting the associated health risks. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration with municipalities and well owners, the need for professional well sanitation, and the critical role of public education in preventing health hazards.

Keywords: floods, wells, health protection bodies, regional public health authorities

Received: September 2025; Accepted: October 7, 2025; Published: October 15, 2025  Show citation

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Loosová J, Nešetřil K, Michna M, Petříčková J. Regional public health authorities' experience with monitoring of wells affected by floods in September 2024. Hygiena. 2025;70(3):114-120. doi: 10.21101/hygiena.a1896.
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