Tag: water quality
Lead in drinking water a concern for some, but reducing exposure...
Reducing exposure to lead is an important health consideration, especially for households with young children or those who may be considering starting a family.
Restored EPA funding to help Pennsylvania farmers meet watershed goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has restored $3 million in program funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Concerned about lead in water? Here are steps you can take
If you’re concerned that your tap water might have elevated levels of lead in it, the first place to start is with your community’s water system.
Nutrient field studies starting to show results
Scientists are starting to understand how ag nutrients are leaving farmers' fields.
Pennsylvania officials say it’s time to reboot efforts for clean water
Strategy recognizes two goals for success: clean water and viable farms.
Severe algal blooms aren’t going away
Researchers want to identify farming or water management practices that reduce nutrient runoff without adversely affecting agricultural production.
Groups propose Ohio water quality bond issue
Ohio lawmakers hear plans for clean water bond initiative.
Ohio lawmakers to hear plans for water quality bond issue
Ohio voters could see a water quality ballot initiative next year.
Rainfall and water quality on minds at Farm Science Review
Heavy spring rains led to another year of compromised water quality.
Agriculture and water quality
As summer heats up so too will agriculture’s ongoing water quality problems heat up.
