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Resiliency against agricultural droughts and excess water conditions: Role of soil organic carbon

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

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

High traffic zones for animals can cause problems if they aren't managed well.

Frequently asked questions about private wells, cisterns and springs.

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.

Water quality plays a critical role in determining successful production of nursery and greenhouse crops, and should be considered in fertilization management and disease control.

Explore how decades of USDA-ARS research reveal nutrient pathways in watersheds and highlight strategies to reduce losses, protect water quality, and improve fertilizer efficiency.

Information for contractors to properly build an infiltration surface; the soil surface where stormwater or wastewater is expected to enter the soil profile.

Discover Penn State research on PFAS in agricultural systems, exploring their movement through soil and water and their impact on stream health and resource stewardship.

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

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

Do you enjoy outdoor activities? Become a community scientist. First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) monitors changes to local streams and their habitats.

This article summarizes general tips for collecting soil and crop tissue samples for PFAS analysis

This article summarizes current knowledge and science on the management of PFAS on farms.

This article discusses the lack of federal limits on PFAS in land-applied biosolids

This article explains some common terminology and units of measure used in PFAS laboratory reports

This article provides tips for collecting water samples for PFAS analysis.

Managing stormwater, reducing flooding, and improving water quality.

Learn how water quality affects pesticide performance by exploring pH, hardness, turbidity, and proper mixing techniques for effective application. Earn 2 PDA core credits.

This article covers the commonly asked questions about PFAS and land-applied biosolids.

Groundwater levels in wells vary over time. Water conservation and pump adjustments can help manage your water well during drought.

The lack of private water well construction regulations in Pennsylvania means that observing manure application setbacks is crucial for protecting private drinking water resources.

Find out how to estimate homeowner or farmer water needs and calculate how much water must be delivered from a private water supply to meet these needs.

Chain of custody water testing is conducted to legally document water quality prior to a nearby activity or land use change. This article discusses how to find a state-accredited laboratory for this service.