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ArticlesLearn, Protect, and Promote Water Lesson Plan and Demonstration
Comprehensive Water Quality and Pesticide Stewardship Outreach lesson plan on water sources, pollution, and best management practices, including engaging groundwater recharge and pollution activity. -
ArticlesEliminación de Quistes de Giardia del Agua Potable
Este artÃculo describe los métodos de tratamiento adecuados para eliminar los quistes de Giardia del agua potable. -
ArticlesHierro y Manganeso en Sistemas de Agua Privados
El hierro y el manganeso provocan manchas y sabores en el agua. Se pueden eliminar con varios procesos de tratamiento descritos en este artÃculo. -
ArticlesProblemas y Soluciones Comunes del Agua Potable
Una lista de sÃntomas en el agua (color, olor, sabor), las causas comunes y las posibles soluciones a los problemas comunes del agua potable. -
VideosSaving Water Outside the Home
Length 4:29Many opportunities for water conservation exist outside of your home including plant and watering choices. -
VideosSaving Water in the Home
Length 6:11Out of all the methods for water conservation, household water use is what consumers have the most control over. -
VideosProtecting Your Water Well
Length 7:48Several steps are discussed to help homeowners and farmers protect and properly manage their private water well. -
ArticlesPrivate Water Systems FAQs
Frequently asked questions about private wells, cisterns and springs. -
VideosHow To Use the Penn State Drinking Water Test Kit
Length 13:27This video will walk you through how to use the Penn State drinking water test kit to successfully analyze the quality of your drinking water. -
ArticlesHow to Interpret a Water Analysis Report
This article outlines some of the major parameters you may see on the analysis and assists you in understanding the numbers on a water test report. -
ArticlesGroundwater Basics
Everyone can and should do something to protect groundwater. Why? We all have a stake in maintaining its quality and quantity. -
ArticlesFunding for Private Well and Septic System Repairs
Major repairs or replacement of septic system and drinking water wells can be costly, but there are sources of financial assistance for homeowners. -
ArticlesCommon Water Test Parameters Related to Natural Gas Drilling
Water test reports of water near gas drilling activity generally have these common parameters. -
VideosBenefits from Water Conservation
Length 5:22Leaks and wasteful habits are the largest contributors to household water waste. Significant savings can be achieved by changing habits and ensuring your house is leak free. -
VideosAre Roadside Springs Safe?
Length 6:27Many people drink water from roadside springs in Pennsylvania. But recent research suggests that you should use caution when consuming spring water. -
WebinarsFree
Water Cooler Talk: Data Centers and Water Resources
When 11/19/2025Length 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveExplore how hyperscale data centers impact water use, energy, and infrastructure, and discover solutions for smarter, sustainable digital growth. -
NewsMonitoring Groundwater During Dry Periods
Date Posted 9/17/2025Yearly fluctuations in groundwater levels are normal, but the end of summer in drier years can lead to concerns about reduced well yields. -
ArticlesColiform Bacteria
This article describes what coliform bacteria are, where they come from and how to remove them from drinking water. -
ArticlesWater Softening
Hard water causes gray or white deposits when water is heated. Water softening can be used to reduce these symptoms. -
ArticlesUsing Low-Yielding Wells
There are several steps that can be used to increase the adequacy of a low-yielding well. -
VideosInterpreting Your Water Test Report
Length 8:51This short video will explain how to interpret all of the information that you will find on your Penn State drinking water test report. -
ArticlesPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Human Health
Penn State Extension looks at how people are exposed to PFAS, human health associations, and next steps if worried about risk in local communities. -
ArticlesFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about PFAS
PFAS stands for Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s in a wide variety of products. -
ArticlesFAQ: PFAS Testing Services and Laboratories Directory
This article summarizes PFAS testing methodologies and laboratories with PFAS testing capabilities in Pennsylvania -
NewsWhat's in Your Glass? A Drinking Water Journey
Date Posted 8/7/2025This new engaging, hands-on curriculum is designed to help youth understand where their drinking water comes from and why testing it is important.



