A well is not guaranteed to have consistent water quality over time. For those that rely on groundwater for drinking, protecting the well an...
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Objective: You will learn how to install a rain garden and why installing a rain garden has a positive impact on your envi...
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Plants play an important role in rain garden function:
Provide wildlife habitat and seasonal aesthetic appeal § Take up nutrie...
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Brantley, E., N. Dictson, L. Bell, A. Graham, A. James, and R. Kuntz. 2019. Alabama Watershed Stewards Handbook: A Water Resource ...
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There may be several instances where a landowner needs to decommission a private water well on their property. Taking the time to properly d...
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Drinking water sourced from private water wells is widely used across the United States. Private water wells provide water for urban environ...
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Selecting a proper location for a well can help protect people from potentially harmful water contaminants. While many states regulate well ...
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After going through the well water testing process and receiving results, it is time to think about the next steps. If the water analysis re...
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Take steps to ensure that your well water is safe after a flood. One method of disinfection is shock chlorination.
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Nearly 35 percent of all seafood caught in the United States is caught by marine sport fishermen. In fact, studies show sport fishermen ofte...
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Corrosivity is defined as the condition of water that causes it to dissolve metals, such as those in metallic plumbing, at an excessive rate...
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