Menard County's recent extreme flooding event, as shown above in Judge Corbin's July 4 photo of Menard Manor, has the possibility to contaminate tour private water well. The Underground Water District's Meredith Allen offers some tips and actions if you believe your well to be affected.

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Looking west across the 5-Mile Crossing on FM 2092 E the morning of Friday, July 4. Riley Smith, photo.

ABOVE- A Ft. McKavett VFD truck aides in the evacuation of campers from Camp Menard (also known locally as the Baptist Encampment) just west of town on FM 2092 on July 4. Michael Meddaugh, photo.