Nitrates and Nitrites in Well Water

Nitrates and Nitrites in Well Water

Nitrates and Nitrites in Well Water Guest post by Christopher Roemmele, PhD If you own a farm and grow different types of crops such as wheat, corn, or soybeans, or if you are a homeowner and want to keep your lawn and garden lush and green, you might add fertilizer...
What is pH in Well Water and How to Check It

What is pH in Well Water and How to Check It

What is pH in Well Water and How to Check It Guest post by Christopher Roemmele, PhD When we hear the word “acid” or “acidic,” we might think of heartburn or a sour stomach. We might reach for the Tums, Rolaids, or Pepto Bismol to soothe us, and in time the discomfort...
Relationship Between Groundwater and Aquifers

Relationship Between Groundwater and Aquifers

Relationship Between Groundwater and Aquifers Guest post by Christopher Roemmele, PhD Water is essential for all living things. It continuously cycles through the atmosphere, over land, and through the ground.  Groundwater is an important source of freshwater on...
How Well Water Can Become Contaminated

How Well Water Can Become Contaminated

How Well Water Can Become Contaminated If you rely on a well for drinking water, it’s important to understand potential ways water can become contaminated. It’s important because private well owners are responsible for protecting their drinking water, as well water is...
Difference Between Water Quantity and Quality

Difference Between Water Quantity and Quality

Difference Between Water Quantity and Quality When most Americans think about drinking water challenges, our minds typically travel overseas, particularly to low- and middle-income countries. We might picture women and girls having to walk for miles in remote areas...