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Pasture pipeline design [2023]

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This fact sheet provides information about pasture pipeline design. It provides information on how to design a system to supply water during the summer to livestock in a pasture.

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Drought proofing farm water supplies [2023]

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This fact sheet provides information about drought security related to farm water supplies. Water supplies include wells, dugouts and other water sources.

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Quality farm dugouts. Fourth edition

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The goal of this publication is to help rural people manage dugout water supply and water quality by providing the latest research information on improving the quality of dugout water. It... More ≫

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The goal of this publication is to help rural people manage dugout water supply and water quality by providing the latest research information on improving the quality of dugout water. It identifies and explains general dugout planning, design, construction, treatment, and management practices.

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Water wells ... that last : a guide for private well owners in Alberta

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells... More ≫

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells which is key to protecting groundwater supplies. Topics include: groundwater basics, water system planning, water well construction, contamination risks, monitoring, maintenance, water well rehabilitation, shock chlorination, troubleshooting well problems, water well decommissioning, water treatment, groundwater management and water well licensing.

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Drought proofing farm water supplies [2015-2018]

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The severe province-wide drought in the early 2000’s reaffirmed the importance and value of water to rural people across the Canadian prairies. Dry wells and dugouts, crop failures and dust storms... More ≫

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The severe province-wide drought in the early 2000’s reaffirmed the importance and value of water to rural people across the Canadian prairies. Dry wells and dugouts, crop failures and dust storms were all commonplace. Individually, these measures may not provide the level of drought protection needed, but when combined, they can provide a high degree of drought preparedness and security. A good understanding of your water requirements and water source options is a key first step. This fact sheet provides information about drought security related to your water source. Other forms of risk management, such as crop insurance, community networks or reducing livestock herds, are discussed in other Agriculture and Forestry publications.

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Small earth fill dams

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Earth fill dams are a good alternative to dugouts where larger volumes of water must be stored at a reasonable cost and suitable site conditions exist. Proper design and construction is essential... More ≫

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Earth fill dams are a good alternative to dugouts where larger volumes of water must be stored at a reasonable cost and suitable site conditions exist. Proper design and construction is essential for dams; otherwise they will fail from washouts or seepage losses. If water quantity is your main priority, then a dam could be the best option. If better water quality is the important factor, a dugout is probably a better option. Take the time to properly plan, construct, inspect and maintain your dam, and it will be a valuable water resource for your farm for many years to come.

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Chemical analysis interpretation of rural household water supplies

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A routine chemical analysis tests the water for about 15 chemical parameters. Levels for common problems such as hardness, sodium, sulphates, nitrates and nitrites can be determined.

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Alternatives for iron removal

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This fact sheet presents alternatives for iron removal such as: Air injection with filtration, Shock chlorination, manganese greensand iron filter, water softener, Chlorination and filtration

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Quality farm dugouts. Third edition

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The purpose of this manual is to provide the latest research information on improving both the quantity and quality of dugout water. It identifies and explains general dugout planning, design,... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to provide the latest research information on improving both the quantity and quality of dugout water. It identifies and explains general dugout planning, design, construction, treatment, and management practices. It also indicates practices to avoid, and attempts to dispel a few myths about dugout water management. It contains nine modules including a number of worksheets that complement the text and add a very practical element to the manual’s use.

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Water wells ... that last. Eighth edition.

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There are 12 modules in this workbook, many with worksheets for you to complete. There is a pocket on the back cover for storing your worksheets. The pocket on the front cover is for storing other... More ≫

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There are 12 modules in this workbook, many with worksheets for you to complete. There is a pocket on the back cover for storing your worksheets. The pocket on the front cover is for storing other well documents like your driller's report. Extra copies of worksheets are included in the back cover pocket. Some topics will be of more interest to you than others, but we urge you to start with Module 1 “Understanding Groundwater” and then move on to topics that relate to your situation.

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