Event Details
May 23, 2024
-Benavides
The “Well Informed” Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) program is an educational program that gives well owners the opportunity to have their well water samples screened for common contaminants including fecal coliform, E. coli bacteria, nitrates, arsenic and high salinity. The screening of the water samples is followed by a 1-hour explanation of the results, water well protection practices and focuses on wellhead protection and recommendations for remediating well contamination.
· Duval County AgriLife Extension Office: 131 West Main Street, Benavides
· Duval County GCD Office: 231 East Railroad Ave., Benavides
· Pick up sample containers prior to May 21 from above locations
· Sample drop-off 8:00—10:00 a.m. May 21 at above locations
Results & Interpretation meeting:
Thursday, May 23 @ 10:00 a.m.
Duval County GCD Office, Benavides
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Texas Well Owner Network
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