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.
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.
How do you make sure a new Major League Stadium is ready for opening day? Read the story to find out how the Rangers did this.
Conserving water made easy with soil moisture sensors. Read how farmers in Arkansas are using technology to conserve water resources.
Properly maintaining your septic system helps to prevent contamination to your drinking water well. Test the cleanliness of your well water regularly to keep your family healthy. Learn more #SepticSmart tips at https://www.epa.gov/septic
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Love gardening? Your septic system does not! Be careful where you plant as roots can clog the stone and damage the pipes in your drainfield. Parking your car or placing heavy objects on top of your drainfield can also damage it. Learn how to shield your field and be #SepticSmart…
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Don’t Strain the Drain Putting the wrong items into your septic system can put the health of your family and neighbors at risk and result in expensive repairs for your system. Learn what should and should not go down your drain and stay #SepticSmart https://www.epa.gov/septic
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Did you know a typical septic tank needs to be pumped every 3 – 5 years on average? Properly caring for a septic system can be challenging if you’ve never owned a septic system before. With Septic Sam’s Top 10 List, learn easy tips to help prolong the life of…
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Your toilet is not a trashcan, flushing non-degradable products can clog your system and cause sewage to back up into your home or flood your yard. Do not flush anything besides human waste and toilet paper. Read more #SepticSmart tips.
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Today during SepticSmart Week let’s Think at the Sink! Use water efficiently to maintain the life of your septic system. Limit the use of your garbage disposal and avoid rinsing coffee grounds or pouring grease into the sink. Get the scoop on how to stay #SepticSmart at https://www.epa.gov/septic
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The Maynardville Water Treatment Plant had to be shut down due to rainfall causing a sinkhole to form and flushing soil into the spring where the City gets its drinking water for the water treatment plant. This shows that sinkholes are direct connections to groundwater. The full story from Channel 10…
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