Tag: Texas Well Owner Network
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Water well trainings and screenings set for April
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) trainings and screenings throughout Texas in April, said program coordinators. The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) partners with AgriLife Extension and the network on these programs. “Private well owners in Texas are independently responsible for monitoring the quality of their wells,” said Dr. Diane Boellstorff,…
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Ask CM: “How can I get my water tested for harmful contaminates?”
Well owners who drink water from a private well should have the water tested at least once a year to make sure that it is safe to drink. The Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) recommends that well owners test their water at least annually for bacteria, nitrates and contaminants of local concern, such as arsenic. Coliform bacteria…
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Texas Well Owner Network trainings and screenings scheduled for April
Anyone interested in private water well management is invited to attend upcoming Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) trainings and screenings around the state. TWON Well Educated trainings are free, half- to one-day educational trainings for Texas residents who depend on household wells for their water needs. Well Educated trainings are for private well owners who want to become…
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Texas Well Owner Network receives AgriLife Extension Superior Service Award
The Texas Well Owner Network has received a Superior Service Award in the team category from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Superior Service Awards recognize AgriLife Extension faculty and staff members who provide outstanding performance in Extension education or other outstanding service to the agency and to Texans. The award was presented Jan. 12 during the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Conference awards dinner…
