Stay Well while enjoying all the Holiday Celebrations! You made it through Thanksgiving, hopefully following the tips from "Plan Your Holiday Eating!" However, the holidays celebrations are just beginning. Most holiday functions are usually ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
It's officially Holiday Season!! The holidays are a time for food, family, friends, and celebrations. For some the holidays are their favorite time of year, but for others not so much. No matter where you fall on this scale let's make this ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Drinking water is something all Floridians need and use on a day-to-day basis... But where do standards for drinking water come from? And how does that relate to your private well? While drinking water comes from a variety of sources, including ... READ MORE
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Residents who receive their drinking water through a municipality enjoy peace of mind knowing that their potable water undergoes routine bacteriological testing behind-the-scenes. But how do you know if water from your private well is safe and ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
Private Wells 101: Bacterial Contamination and Shock Chlorination JUST PUBLISHED: Looking for information on how to treat bacterial contamination in your private well with shock chlorination? Check out our newest UF/IFAS Extension Publication, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Water
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida IFAS Extension has teamed up with Virginia Tech to offer free bacteria testing for well users affected by Hurricane Irma. So far, five counties—Lee, Pasco, Marion, Sarasota and Clay—are participating. UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat July 5, 2013 ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water