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

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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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    The goal of this activity is to teach students how water gets from its source, then to their homes, and back into the environment-as well as how water is treated...
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    Lithium is a mineral commonly used to make batteries and treat mood disorders. In Texas, lithium can be found in drinking water, coal, and the produced water from oil and...
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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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    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)...
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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)