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Springs have traditionally been used by allowing people and livestock direct access to the water and spring site. The result of this practice is that springs can quickly become contaminated with livestock manure and become mud holes from livestock traffic. Proper spring development involves protecting both the spring and its water quality from environmental damage and contamination, as well as improving access to the water for all its intended uses. Springs are less costly to develop than wells and dugouts. However, before a spring is developed, it is essential to check both the quantity and quality of the spring water because springs are highly susceptible to contamination and seasonal changes in flow rate.
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June 1, 2002
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Spring development
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Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)
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2002-06-01
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2015-12-14T19:43:12.130909
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2002-06-01
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2002-06-01
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716 (A15)
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2620334
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Agriculture and Forestry