Category: Water
Water Wednesdays Recap – DIY Beeswax Food Wraps
September 21, 2020
Water Wednesdays in September will feature Microplastics. Microplastics include plastic particles with an upper size limit of 5 mm (0.2 inch). They come from a variety of sources. If you missed the talk on Sept. 9, here is your ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Beeswax, Food Wraps, Microplastics, Plastic, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water, Water RSA, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang
Fats, oils, and grease – oh, my!
September 18, 2020
A Spooky Situation As fall approaches, we can look forward to the nights getting slightly cooler and an abundance of horror movie marathons. Maybe even a pumpkin spice beverage or two. As we prepare to dive into all things spooky these ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Clog, Disposal, Fats, Fog, Grease, Oils, Overflow, Pgm_Water, Pipes, Sewage, Water
How To Effectively Disinfect A Private Drinking Well
September 18, 2020
Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink. It may be in danger of contamination from pollutants found in the flood waters. If your well has been flooded, meaning either ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Bacteria, Bacterial Contamination, Bleach, Chlorine, Drinking Water, Flooded Well, Private Well, Shock Chlorination, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water, Water RSA, Well Disinfection, Well Water, Yilin Zhuang