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Nitrate in Nebraska UNL Water

Nitrate contamination in the groundwater impacts nearly 33,000 Nebraskans’ drinking water, far more than arsenic or uranium, according to the 2018 Nebraska Public Water Supply Program Summary Report.Nitrate ends up in the groundwater a number of ways, … See more

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New Whitepaper Explores the Connection between Soil Health …

WEBThe Soil Health Nexus is excited to debut two new resources on the Soil Health Toolbox! Two Soil Health Nexus members, Francisco Arriaga, Associate …

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Water and Health UNL Water

WEBNebraska Water Facts. Nebraska means “flat water” from the Omaha Sioux “ni braska” and Oto “ni brathge”/ Nebraskier describing the Platte River. The Platte River …

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Total Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water UNL Water

WEBTotal coliform bacteria are colorless, odorless, and tasteless and the only way it can be detected in drinking water is through submitting a sample for laboratory …

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Nitrate in Drinking Water UNL Water

WEBHistorical and current water quality monitoring shows that nitrate is present in groundwater throughout much of Nebraska. It is when results are at or above the …

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Water and Health Resources UNL Water

WEBWater and Health Resources. Water Climate and Health Program Website. Message from the Director, Dr. Jesse Bell. Sign up for the newsletter. Water and Health Education …

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100 years of Nebraska nitrogen UNL Water

WEB1952 - Center pivot manufacturing begins. 1962 - U.S. Public Health Service adopts 10 mg/L nitrate-N drinking water standard. 1965 - Nebraska Water Quality …

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Beneficial Fungi and Tree Health UNL Water

WEBTree health is often a reflection root health. Good practices to improve root health include properly applied organic mulch, good water management to avoid …

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UNMC College of Public Health Water, Climate and Health …

WEBOrganizational Overview: The Water, Climate and Health Program (WCHP) was founded in 2020 with a generous donation from the Claire M. Hubbard Foundation.

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Importance of Wetlands UNL Water

WEBWetlands are important to fish and wildlife populations and that roughly 96 percent of commercially important species of fish are wetlands-dependent. A 1989 study by the …

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Nebraska Nitrate Working Groups

WEBField losses to excess nitrogen and irrigation applications averaged over $50/ac annually. Nebraska communities are spending $60 to over $600 per person …

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Soil quality impacts of agricultural and municipal biosolids

WEBSoil health management refers to the preservation and improvement in soil physical, chemical, and biological properties to maximize the productive capacity of soil. Cover …

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Evaluating Soil Health UNL Water

WEBSoil health is defined as the continued capacity of the soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Typically, soil health includes …

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How can animal manure help my soils be healthier and more …

WEBAnimal manure can enhance soil biological activity, favoring nutrient cycling and availability for crops and generating the “glue” critical to stable soil aggregates. …

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Floodwater and stormwater can contaminate your water well

WEBOver the past month, images of the flooding associated with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have shown the power water can have on people, property and …

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Manure Improves Soil Health and Provides Yield Stability and

WEBThis increase in soil enzymes indicates a positive effect on soil health due to manure application. Yield Stability and Reliability. In the Knorr-Holden plot, there was a decline …

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Iron and manganese in water UNL Water

WEBIron or manganese bacteria is a common problem when there are elevated levels of iron or manganese in water. These bacteria, unlike other bacteria such as e-coli …

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Functions of Wetlands UNL Water

WEBWetlands serve many functions and values that often go unnoticed. They are particularly valuable components of the ecosystem. Much of this stems from their habitat for fish and …

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Pathogens and Organic Matter UNL Water

WEBPathogens, typically microbes (e.g., bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi) or parasitic worms, are organisms capable of causing infection or disease in other organisms, including …

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