As we continue to learn about groundwater during National Groundwater Awareness Week, we will discuss testing well water today. To find out more about well water and other information follow the UGA Water Team blog at https://site.extension.uga.edu/water/ . #UGAWater, #UGAExtension .
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On this second day of National Groundwater Awareness Week, today we explain what aquifers are, where they are, how to we get water from them, and some important measures for protecting our groundwater supplies and your well water. Learn more about groundwater on the UGA Water Team webpage at https://site.extension.uga.edu/water/ . #UGAWater #UGAExtension Todays information was written by Gary L. Hawkins and Martin Wunderly.
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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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On April 1, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued their ruling 9-0 in favor of Georgia over Florida in the Water Rights case that began in 2013. The entire opinion can be found HERE (Page 1 of the document is a summary of the decision): In a press release, Mark…
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Today March 22, 2021 is World Water Day. For more information see the website https://www.worldwaterday.org/.
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The Georgia Water Resources Conference is taking place online March 22 and 23, 2021. For more information on specific talks, papers, and posters, please see the Georgia Water Resources Conference website at: https://rivercenter.uga.edu/georgia-water-resources-conference/
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Today as we close out National Groundwater Awareness Week, we wanted to discuss a little about the geology of the aquifers we have been discussing this week. We hope you learned a little this week during National Groundwater Awareness Week. If you would like to learn more about water issues, please subscribe to the UGA Water Team Blog at https://site.extension.uga.edu/water/ . #UGAWater, #UGAExtension
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Today we will look at how groundwater is used in Georgia. We will discuss where we get drinking water, look at the edible aquifer again, and discuss how testing well water could be helpful if some health issues occurs. If you would like to learn more about water resources and well water, the Water Team blog can be found at https://site.extension.uga.edu/water/well-water/ #UGAWater, #UGAExtension
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Today we will look at fun ways to learn about water and groundwater. We will learn how to build an aquifer that is edible and find some fun games to learn about the water system and groundwater. If you would like to learn more about water resources and well water, the Water Team blog can be found at https://site.extension.uga.edu/water/well-water/ #UGAWater, #UGAExtension
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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