Fact Sheet: Cleaning and Disinfecting Water Cisterns After Floods and Heavy Rains

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Floods and heavy rains can wash germs and chemicals into cisterns and rain catchment systems, making water unsafe to drink. Use this fact sheet to learn how to clean and disinfect your cistern before using it again.

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How to clean and disinfect your cistern after flooding or heavy rains.
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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)