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UNL Extension helps Nebraskans protect and manage water resources to meet the needs of today and in the future. If you are looking for “know how” to better manage your drinking water, check out these resources.
Visit the Drinking Water Web pages and Well and Wellhead Protection Web pages for a wealth of additional topics, including information on specific water contaminants and how to manage them, water treatment, and water conservation. Also find information on wells and well management. Managing septic systems and lagoons properly is critical for protecting surface and groundwater resources. The Domestic Sewage Web pages provide a wealth of information, helping you choose the best system for your property, guiding installation and developing a good maintenance program. Everyone lives in a watershed. A watershed is the land area that water flows across on its way to a creek, stream, wetland, pond, lake or river. Homes, farms, ranches, forests, small towns and big cities are all found in watersheds. Learn more about Understanding Watersheds (PDF*) and how to Protect Your Watershed (PDF*) from pollution and runoff. Runoff from landscapes often carries with it fertilizers, pesticides or topsoil. Runoff water enters storm drains and goes directly to lakes, creeks and streams. Preventing stormwater runoff is critical for protecting surface and ground water quality. Rain gardens can catch and hold water, preventing it from becoming runoff. Visit the Rain Gardens Web page to learn more. Find out more ways to protect lakes, ponds, and streams including how to manage toxic algae. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF files. You can download the current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website. |
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