Johnson County, Indiana

Health Department

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Water Quality Frequently Asked Questions

1. My well water has a rotten egg smell, should I be concerned?
2. Canada Geese inundate our pond, are there any recommendations on how I can encourage them to leave?

My well water has a rotten egg smell, should I be concerned?

Not necessarily, however it is recommended that you have your well water tested for e. coli bacteria and nitrates.

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Canada Geese inundate our pond, are there any recommendations on how I can encourage them to leave?

First off, you cannot hurt or kill these birds or their eggs, since they are protected by law.  The best way to answer this question is to list the birds likes and dislikes. 

Canada Geese like;

• quiet surroundings.
• to wade into the water on a gradually sloping shore.
• short or little vegetation around their pond.

Canada Geese do not like;

• loud noises.
• rocky shoreline.
• brush or cattails along the shore.

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For more information contact Chris Menze at 317) 346-4375 or  cmenze@co.johnson.in.us
Revised: 03/18/10.

Contact Information

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Fax  (317) 736-5264

86 West Court St.

Franklin, IN 46131

For after - hour emergencies, dial 911 & explain that you have a Public Health emergency.

If you are calling out of the local calling area, dial (317) 736-5155 for after - hour emergencies.

Postal Address  86 W Court St., Franklin, IN 46131

Send mail to eschultz@co.johnson.in.us  with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 03/18/10