Search results for: “Water Wells in Floodplains”

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    Nearly all waters contain dissolved salts and trace elements, many of which result from the natural weathering of the earth's surface. Most salinity problems in agriculture result directly from the...
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    Monitoring soil water content is essential if growers want to optimize production, conserve water, reduce environmental impacts and save money. This publication illustrates how soil moisture monitoring can improve irrigation...
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    This publication explains the steps that people living near streams or lakes should take to minimize their environmental impact and improve water quality. (2 pages)...
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    Course Information This online course is primarily designed for cooperative extension agents, agriculture technical service providers, and agriculture commodity representatives. Topics discussed include the inter-dependencies between water, energy, and climate,...
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    Drinking water in Texas sometimes contains potentially harmful chemicals, including benzene. This publication will help teach well owners how to treat their well water to remove these chemicals. (4 pages)...
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    Perchlorate is a potential contaminate of well water that can have harmful effects on human health. Methods of removing perchlorate from water are described and illustrated. There is information to...
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    ...in drinking water can poison and even kill people. This publication explains the symptoms of arsenic poisoning and common treatment methods for removing arsenic from your water supply. (6 pages)...
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    Iron and manganese can give water an unpleasant taste, odor and color. In this publication you'll learn how to know whether your water contains iron or manganese and how to...
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    This publication explains steps that people living near streams or lakes should take to minimize their environmental impact and improve water quality. (2 pages, 4 photographs)
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    High levels of copper in drinking water can cause health problems. This publication explains the effects of copper in water and methods of removing it. (4 pages)...