It’s National Groundwater Awareness Week, and many Georgian’s rely on groundwater for personal and agricultural uses. Learn more about groundwater this week by following the UGA Water Team blog: https://site.extension.uga.edu/water/ . #UGAWater #UGAExtension . Today we will look at what is groundwater, aquifers, and well.
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Do you have clothes to wash, dishes to wash, and showers to take. We all do, but when thinking about the septic system, space these things out so that you do not Strain the Drain.
The tank is the part of the septic system where the material is stored and then distributed to the drainfield. Within the tank the organic material is broken down but it is also the place where any inorganic material is stored. So, pumping the tank on a regular basis (typically 3-5 years) removes the inorganic material, oils and greases, and reduces the organic fraction. This protects both the tank and the drainfield.
Day three focuses on not using the commode as a trashcan. So flushing things other than the three P’s down the drain will or could clog the commode and septic tank and system. The three P’s are: Poop. Pee-Pee, and toilet Paper. Other things will not degrade rapidly and cause…
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SepticSmart Week Day 2 — Think at the Sink!
September 14, 202 starts the 2020 campaign of Septic Smart Week. Enjoy learning this week about how you can protect your septic system and the environment. On Monday September 14, 2020 the idea is to “Protect It and Inspect It!”. Below is a few Social Media texts that can be…
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The Ogallala Aquifer underlies eight western states. Read more about a summit occurring that will address some of the issues associated with water use from the aquifer.
Conserving water made easy with soil moisture sensors. Read how farmers in Arkansas are using technology to conserve water resources.
Dr. Pamela Turner, Extension Housing Specialist, provided the information below the stars “***” to the UGA Extension Agents related to Radon in Georgia Counties. Radon occurs naturally in areas where there is granite bedrock. *** *** **** *** *** *** January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM). I am hoping…
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