Search results for: “protect your water well during drought”

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    This publication explains how lead can enter drinking water, how to have your water tested, and how to eliminate lead from drinking water. Lead in drinking water can damage the...
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    ...education in graduate school. The goal of the Reuse Water Quality Research and Extension Experiences for Undergrads (REEU) program is to provide students with 1) hands-on learning experiences in reuse...
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    ...water. Rainwater harvesting is one way to keep up with the demand. Rainwater Harvesting in Texas gives residents information on how to collect rainwater for their own uses. (2 pages)...
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    ...of water for landscapes, pets, wildlife, livestock, and private potable and nonpotable in-home rainwater systems. This 2012 edition contains a chapter on cold weather considerations and underground storage. (228 pp.)...
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    This publication explains the threat of abandoned water wells to groundwater resources and the responsibility of Texas property owners to plug abandoned wells. It offers step-by-step instructions for plugging wells...
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    ...watering schedules that conserve water while producing quality landscapes. It also explains how to program irrigation system controllers and gives an overview of laws and regulations on the design and...
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    This publication helps educators teach students about the importance of water management and conservation, with a focus on rainwater harvesting. The activities can be used for students in grades K-12,...
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    Homeowners who use graywater to water their lawns need to understand the risks and safety issues associated with this practice. This publication discusses the constituents of graywater; their potential effects...
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    Homeowners and landowners can build simple or complex systems to capture, store and use rainwater to water their landscape plants. (36 pp., 11 tables, 8 figures)
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    Landowners can attract wildlife to their properties by installing rainwater catchment devices. This publication explains wildlife water sources, management considerations, rainfall catchment areas and wildlife tax valuation. It also illustrates...
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