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An interactive online atlas of statewide water resources and use trends to inform and educate Pennsylvanians on the sustainable use of our lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.

Comprehensive Water Quality and Pesticide Stewardship Outreach lesson plan on water sources, pollution, and best management practices, including engaging groundwater recharge and pollution activity.

Este artículo describe los métodos de tratamiento adecuados para eliminar los quistes de Giardia del agua potable.

El hierro y el manganeso provocan manchas y sabores en el agua. Se pueden eliminar con varios procesos de tratamiento descritos en este artículo.

Una lista de síntomas en el agua (color, olor, sabor), las causas comunes y las posibles soluciones a los problemas comunes del agua potable.

Many opportunities for water conservation exist outside of your home including plant and watering choices.

Out of all the methods for water conservation, household water use is what consumers have the most control over.

Several steps are discussed to help homeowners and farmers protect and properly manage their private water well.

Frequently asked questions about private wells, cisterns and springs.

This video will walk you through how to use the Penn State drinking water test kit to successfully analyze the quality of your drinking water.

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.

Everyone can and should do something to protect groundwater. Why? We all have a stake in maintaining its quality and quantity.

Major repairs or replacement of septic system and drinking water wells can be costly, but there are sources of financial assistance for homeowners.

Water test reports of water near gas drilling activity generally have these common parameters.

Leaks 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.

Many people drink water from roadside springs in Pennsylvania. But recent research suggests that you should use caution when consuming spring water.

Explore how hyperscale data centers impact water use, energy, and infrastructure, and discover solutions for smarter, sustainable digital growth.

Yearly fluctuations in groundwater levels are normal, but the end of summer in drier years can lead to concerns about reduced well yields.

This article describes what coliform bacteria are, where they come from and how to remove them from drinking water.

Hard water causes gray or white deposits when water is heated. Water softening can be used to reduce these symptoms.

There are several steps that can be used to increase the adequacy of a low-yielding well.

This short video will explain how to interpret all of the information that you will find on your Penn State drinking water test report.

Penn State Extension looks at how people are exposed to PFAS, human health associations, and next steps if worried about risk in local communities.

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.

This article summarizes PFAS testing methodologies and laboratories with PFAS testing capabilities in Pennsylvania