TWON: Managing Fertilizers to Protect Groundwater
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Well water can become contaminated by the constituents in fertilizers used on agricultural crops and home lawns and gardens. This publication explains how to identify potential risks associated with fertilizers on your property and how to reduce the chances of these materials reaching your well water. (4 pages)
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