Updated: January 19, 2021
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs): Irrigation Water Treatment for High E. coli Levels
What should you do if your water test results show that levels of generic E. coli exceed the maximum recommended amount? Before investing in a system to clean and sanitize your irrigation water, do a visual survey of your water sources to investigate what is causing the elevated microbial counts. Below are several strategies to consider.
Updated: January 8, 2021
Estimating Irrigation Water Requirements to Optimize Crop Growth
The crop, yield goal, soil, temperature, solar radiation, and other cultural factors determine the amount of water needed during the growing season. Irrigation equipment varies in its efficiency. Crops vary in peak water use and critical timing. There are strategies to maximize profits with minimal water supplies.
Updated: January 7, 2021
Con los edificios preparándose para reabrir, es hora de pensar en el agua estancada y los riesgos para la salud
Los cierres de edificios durante una pandemia reducen el uso de agua, generando agua es-tancada dentro de las tuberías. Esta agua puede ser insegura para beber o para otros fines per-sonales o comerciales. Los CDC y la EPA recomiendan que los administradores y propietarios de edificios se informen y tomen las medidas necesarias para limpiar las tuberías del edificio antes de reabrir.