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It includes guidance for no exceedances and for acute exceedances such as bacteria, with recommended immediate actions, protective measures for sensitive groups, and suggested follow-up testing frequency.","Health Advisory\nTemplate Letters\n\u000f\nTable of Contents\nTemplate Instructions\nOpen a separate Word document with your agency’s letter head.\nCopy the Results Table on the next page into that Word document.\nEnter WellTAP results in the table.\nCompare the results to the appropriate health values.\nBold the row if bacteria are present.\u000bBold any results that are equal to or above the health value.\nSelect the appropriate health advisory template based on the test results.\nCopy the appropriate template language into the Word document and include before the Results Table.\nFill in the information highlighted in blue.\nInclude the appropriate substance language.\nDelete anything highlighted in gray.\nAdd your contact information.\nAdd the contact information for the appropriate \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Wells/PrivateWaterSupply.html\" \u0014private well specialist\u0015.\nSign the letter.\n\u000f\nResults Table\n\u000f\nTemplate 1: No Exceedances\nDATE\nNAME\nSTREET ADDRESS\nCITY, WI ZIP\nSubject: Drinking Water Health Advisory for FULL ADDRESS\nDear FULL NAME,\nWe were recently notified of well test results from your private well (WELL NUMBER) located at FULL ADDRESS. The table on the last page of this letter summarizes these results. None of the substances tested were detected at levels of health concern.\nHowever, because there is no safe level of lead exposure and lead can be found certain plumbing components, we recommend that everyone take steps to reduce their exposure. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Lead in Drinking Water fact sheet has information on these steps: \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02602.pdf\" \u0014www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02602.pdf\u0015.\nBecause levels can change over time, we recommend that all private well users test for nitrate and bacteria at least once a year and for arsenic and lead at least once every five years.\nIf you have questions on interpreting these results, you can contact me at EMAIL or NUMBER.\nIf you have questions on follow-up testing or groundwater quality in your area, you can contact NAME, the private well specialist for your region at EMAIL or NUMBER.\nSincerely,\nSIGNATURE\n\u000f\nTemplate 2: Acute Only Exceedances\nDATE\nNAME\nSTREET ADDRESS\nCITY, WI ZIP\nSubject: Drinking Water Health Advisory for FULL ADDRESS\nDear FULL NAME,\nWe were recently notified of well test results from your private well (WELL NUMBER) located at FULL ADDRESS. The table on the last page of this letter summarizes these results. BACTERIA/SUBSTANCE(S) was/were detected in your drinking water at levels above public health values.\nINCLUDE IF BACTERIA ARE PRESENT\nYou should take IMMEDIATE action to address bacteria in your well.\nHave your well disinfected by a licensed professional.\nUse an alternative source of water for drinking and preparing food until the water is bacteria-free.\nUse caution while washing dishes and bathing.\nThe presence of these bacteria indicates that your well may be contaminated by human or animal waste or other harmful bacteria. Bacteria contamination can cause flu-like illnesses with symptoms including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramps, or fever. Young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems may be at greater risk. 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