In January 2020, Alabama Water Watch (AWW), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service (USFS), officially launched a new water quality ...
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Waterborne illness because of drinking untreated water can be a product of both municipal and private water systems. While awareness of drin...
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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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Understanding water quantity in a well is important because well yield is related to withdrawal rates, well-depth, and groundwater replenish...
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Just because water appears to be clean, does not mean that invisible contaminants are not present. This is why performing a well water test ...
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When the time comes to test well water, it helps to know the general well water analysis process.
The first step is to identify a la...
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Part of being a responsible well owner is getting your well water tested at least once a year for bacterial contamination. But where should ...
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About the Choctawhatchee-Pea Basin
Agriculture in the Choctawhatchee-Pea (Choc-Pea) Basin encompasses 1,988,597 acres. It includes portions...
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Roughly 46 percent of United States acreage is made up of grassland-pasture, rangeland, and cropland that produce an abundant supply of food...
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Water pollutants are substances or conditions that change the natural state of an aquatic ecosystem, leading to degradation. Alabama utilize...
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As with any system it is important to avoid runoff when irrigating or watering. Proper irrigation installation and design will ens...
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Alabama’s water resources are important for economic growth and sustainability and for quality of life. The rivers, lakes, and str...
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