Sanitation · 2 hours · Intermediate
Dispose of a Dead Animal Without Contaminating Water
Burial depth, distance from wells and streams, and when to call the county instead.
This is for educational purposes only. Not professional medical, electrical, or safety advice.
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Never bury an animal near a well, spring, stream or pond, and never put a carcass in a waterway. Do not handle a sick or unknown-cause death without gloves and a mask.
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