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Common Problems
Webinars Water Test Interpretation
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Susan Boser from Penn State Extension in Beaver County explains how to interpret results from water testing. More
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Dr. Susan Brantley from Penn State presents resources available from an online shared compilation of water quality information from watershed groups, agencies and institutes of higher learning. More
Webinars An Update to Gas Well Drilling and Your Private Water Supply
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Bryan Swistock from Penn State looks at how shale gas drilling relates to private water supplies and the potential impacts. More
Webinars Regression Models to Explain Naturally Occurring Methane
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Seth Pelepko from the PA DEP discusses using a statistical model to explain the variability of methane levels occurring in groundwater. More
Webinars A Study of Roadside Springs in Pennsylvania
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Extension educators discuss results from a study of several dozen roadside springs in Pennsylvania. More
Webinars A Study of Pre-Drilling Water Quality in 700 Wells and Springs
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Jim Clark from Penn State Extension in McKean County explains the results of a study of groundwater in northcentral PA as it relates to shale gas drilling. More
Videos The video provides information on the importance of water conservation and offers tips on reducing your water usage. More
Articles Water Well Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Bryan Swistock, Dana Rizzo, M.S.
Water wells require regular maintenance to ensure adequate water flow and optimum water quality. More
Articles Nitrates in Drinking Water
Bryan Swistock
Excessive nitrates in drinking water can cause “blue-baby syndrome” or methemoglobinemia. Various treatment options are available to remove nitrate from water. More
Guides and Publications Water Tests: What Do the Numbers Mean?
Bryan Swistock, William Sharpe, Ph.D., James Andrew Clark
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Learn how and why to test water for chemicals, bacteria, and other pollutants. More