Your septic tank collects all of the things that is flushed down the commode and put down the drain. Some of the material that is flushed can be and is degraded by the microbes in the septic tank. However, some things do not and over time builds up in the…
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General Water Issues posts
Do you have a trashcan next to or near the commode? If so, today we are discussing to use the trashcan for everything expect the 3 Ps — toilet Paper, Poop, and Pee Pee. Gary Hawkins provides us today with a look at things that should be done and things…
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Today we will discuss the concept of Think at the Sink. Mr. Stephen Brown representing the Georgia On-Site Wasterwater Association (GOWA) provides us with some information in this video to consider as we Think at the Sink! Tomorrow we will discuss — Don’t Overload the Commode!
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Today starts SepticSmart Week 2021 and I hope you join us daily for more information on the things we can do to make sure your septic system works as designed. Today there is an Introduction Video by Gary Hawkins and a video showing how to Protect It and Inspect It!…
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Conserving water is something we can all do. In this post, there is a story about how Southeast farmers are using technology to help manage the water they use to produce food and fiber for us.
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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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