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Utah Water Quality- Utah Ground Water, Howard Deer, Richard C. Peralta, Robert W. Hill
Utah Water Quality- Utah Ground Water, Howard Deer, Richard C. Peralta, Robert W. Hill
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Ground water is important to the economic and physical well-being of the people of Utah. About 95% of Utah's fresh water is ground water. It provides more than 70% of the state's drinking water and is a major source of water for agriculture and irrigation.
Utah Water Quality- Fertilizer Impact On Groundwater In Utah, Robert W. Hill, Howard Deer, Richard C. Peralta
Utah Water Quality- Fertilizer Impact On Groundwater In Utah, Robert W. Hill, Howard Deer, Richard C. Peralta
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Water quality has become the focal point of many decisions involving crop production. Crop production depends on specific inputs including fertilizer application. Without proper fertilization a farmer cannot achieve maximum economic returns. Crop yields in Utah have been increased over 50% by nitrogen fertilizer application alone. However, increasing nitrogen application beyond that needed for optimum economic return does more harm than good. This is especially true when groundwater concerns are addressed.
Assuring A Long Term Groundwater Supply: Issues, Goals And Tools, Richard C. Peralta
Assuring A Long Term Groundwater Supply: Issues, Goals And Tools, Richard C. Peralta
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Groundwater is a hidden, but important resource. We can practicably define groundwater as water be· neath the ground surface that can be extracted by wells. Other water in the ground that is not considered to be available for man's direct use is commonly called "subsurface water." Subsurface water includes moisture within the root zone.