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Cold Means Precautions Needed For Well Owners
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Published: January 14, 2009
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Most of the Tampa Bay area will experience near-freezing temperatures tonight through Friday and those using wells need to take special precautions.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District advises residents who live near Plant City and Dover to switch off pumps on their wells at night and leave the pumps off until the temperatures warm up in the morning.
During a freeze or a near freeze, farmers pump additional water onto their crops, which causes the underground aquifer levels to drop temporarily. Once that occurs, the pumps can burn out if they are not turned off. Most pumps have electrical switches that can easily be turned off, said water management district spokeswoman Robyn Felix.
Homeowners in the Plant City and Dover area who use wells should also store water to use in case they are left without water for several days.
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