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Este artículo describe qué son las bacterias coliformes, de dónde vienen y cómo eliminarlas del agua potable.

The following tips will assist the homeowner with the purchase of water treatment equipment.

Water availability is a key factor in achieving top crop yields. Since water supply for irrigation in drought situations is often limited, achieving the most efficient way to irrigate is critical to agricultural success.

Construction features and wellhead area management can protect private water wells from surface water contamination.

How to Proactively Protect Your Household from an Invisible Contaminant

Learn about common drinking water quality issues, the difference between aesthetic and health-based standards, and treatment options for private water supplies.

Aprenda a determinar si su agua potable contiene demasiado plomo y descubra formas de reducir el plomo en su agua.

El exceso de nitratos en el agua potable puede causar el "síndrome del bebé azul" o metahemoglobinemia. Hay varias opciones de tratamiento disponibles para eliminar el nitrato del agua.

Explore how salt sources influence radium and metals in groundwater, and learn how water chemistry affects drinking water quality and contaminant movement in aquifers.

Learn how to evaluate water treatment products with confidence. Discover which certifications matter, how equipment is tested, and how to verify certification claims.

Discover how best management practices can help protect private water supplies, improve water quality, reduce runoff, and support long-term farm sustainability.

An informative guide on Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), covering general characteristics, optimal site conditions, and their role in attracting pollinators to your garden.

Gain practical skills for testing your private water supply, using Penn State's Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory, and interpreting water quality reports.

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

Learn about PFAS in private well water, including sources, testing, and treatment options. This workshop provides guidance on protecting your water supply.

What else might you be drinking when you have a glass of water?

Las sustancias perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas (PFAS, por sus siglas en inglés) son un término general que agrupa a miles de compuestos químicos sintéticos ampliamente utilizados en productos de uso cotidiano.

This video shows movements of water under the earth and how pollution might affect drinking water. (Modelo de Agua Subterranea)

Springs occur wherever groundwater flows out from the earth's surface. Springs typically occur along hillsides, low-lying areas, or at the base of slopes.

Over 200 private wells, springs, and cisterns were tested in the 2025 program year as part of educational webinars and workshops, helping private water supply owners identify and solve health-related drinking water problems.

Water softening is a method that can be used to treat the common household problem of hard water. Softening water involves removing the scale caused by calcium and magnesium.

Information on the volume of water needed for various agricultural purposes.

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.