Gary Hawkins
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This weeks Water Fun Fact is about how much fresh water we have on the Earth if we use an example. If the entire world’s water were fit into a 1 gallon jug, the water available in surface sources would equal a Drop. A fun activity to demonstrate this is “A Drop in The Bucket” which can be…
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Rain barrels are used to catch rainwater from roofs and stores that water for use later. And article in the International Erosion Control magazine Environmental Connection tells about how the Anderson Soil and Water Conservation District in South Carolina runs an event that educates people on how to build rain barrels and have fun. The…
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Most installations of septic systems to manage on-site wastewater are typically no big deal. There are many different ways to install systems, but sometimes there are difficult installations. One such installation is highlighted in the February 13, 2023 issue of the Onsite Installer magazine and the title of the story is Facing Tough Waterfront Jobs,…
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As I was looking through the April 5, 2023 online issue of the Treatment Plant Operator magazine, I saw a story that combined wastewater treatment and safeguarding a trout fishery in Arkansas. The story talks about how the design engineers blended the E.A. Aerotor Plant into the local landscape. Another story about the plant is…
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In the March 7, 2023 issue of Municipal Sewer and Water magazine there is an article that talks about offering cyclist the opportunity to cycle in a new “super” sewer system as it is being constructed in London. Cycling in a new “super” sewer 200 feet underground. Image from Municipal Sewer and Water, March 7,…
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If you are interested in protecting rivers and waterbodies in the State of Georgia, one way to do that is to find and join a Rivers Alive Group or start your own. Rivers Alive is a program administered out of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division Outreach Program. There are many different…
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In the March 2023 issue of the Municipal Sewer and Water magazine, Luke, the editor, has an editorial that is titled “Saving for a Sunny Day“. I have always thought that we need to find ways to store water when it rains so it is available when it is dry. Luke, discusses how some new…
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Trees and Plants have roots to provide them a means to get water and nutrients for growth. Septic and Sewer lines are good locations of a constant supply of water and nutrients. I have gotten a few calls about how close to septic or sewer lines trees, shrubs, and gardens should be planted. The general…
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This past week (30-31 March) we held the 2023 Georgia Water Resources Conference . The conference is a bi-annual conference that brings water professionals, students, consultants, and citizens together to discuss water resource issues. This years conference covered topics from Regional Water Plans, the Infrastructure Bill, Stormwater management, and wastewater monitoring to name a few.…
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I would like to share a Quote from the January 2023 Municipal Water and Sewer magazine: “Young people need to be involved with water because this is our future, our planet. What inspires me is the fact that people are becoming more and more aware of water issues.” As an Extension Water Resource Specialist here…
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