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Andrea Albertin

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Andrea Albertin

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thumbnail for publication: Landscaping on or near Septic Drain Fields

Landscaping on or near Septic Drain Fields

Whitney C. Elmore, William Lester, James Moll, Andrea Albertin, and Mary Lusk

The purpose of this publication is to provide landscape management guidance for septic system drain fields. Information presented here will be useful for homeowners, landscape management professionals, and Extension agents who work in horticulture, natural resources, agriculture, and family services.

thumbnail for publication: Preparing and Storing an Emergency Safe Drinking Water Supply

Preparing and Storing an Emergency Safe Drinking Water Supply

Shuchi Shukla, Thomas Obreza and Andrea Albertin

The purpose of this fact sheet is to emphasize the importance of having a personal safe drinking water supply during an emergency and to describe the steps that Florida's citizens should take to prepare and store drinking water.

thumbnail for publication: Septic Systems and Springs Water Quality: An Overview for Florida

Septic Systems and Springs Water Quality: An Overview for Florida

Mary Lusk, Andrea Albertin, Whitney Elmore, William Lester, and James Moll

The proper treatment of wastewater is crucial. While septic systems can be one means of effective wastewater treatment, there are some special considerations for their use in Florida because of unique geography and sandy soils.

thumbnail for publication: Household Drinking Water Testing for Public and Private Water Supplies

Household Drinking Water Testing for Public and Private Water Supplies

Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, and Arthur G. Hornsby

Drinking water comes from a variety of sources including public water systems, private wells, or bottled water. While public water systems are monitored under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, private wells are not regulated. Private well users are responsible for the management and protection of their wells. This EDIS publication is for Florida homeowners who are interested in learning more about home water testing. It also serves as a guideline for well owners to understand household drinking water testing and what tests would be appropriate for the situation.

thumbnail for publication: Pozos privados 101: contaminación bacteriana y la cloración de choque

Pozos privados 101: contaminación bacteriana y la cloración de choque

Yilin Zhuang y Mary Lusk. Traducido por Andrea Albertin.

Este documento está dirigido a los residentes de Florida que dependen de pozos privados para su suministro de agua potable. El propósito educar a los propietarios de pozos sobre los riesgos de contaminación bacteriana, particularmente después de eventos de inundación, y proporcionar una guía detallada para realizar una cloración de choque efectiva. La cloración de choque es un método crucial para desinfectar pozos contaminados y asegurar la potabilidad del agua. Además, se ofrecen recomendaciones sobre el uso correcto de cloro, la importancia de pruebas de laboratorio post-desinfección, y consideraciones sobre la posible necesidad de sistemas de desinfección continuos en casos de contaminación persistente. 

thumbnail for publication: Water Quality Notes: What are concentrations and loads, and why do they matter?

Water Quality Notes: What are concentrations and loads, and why do they matter?

Alexander J. Reisinger, Andrea Albertin, Eban Bean, Ashley Smyth, and P. Christopher Wilson

Water quality is a broad term used to describe a range of physical, chemical, and/or biological characteristics of water. Many different factors contribute to water quality. The decision of whether the quality of a given water body is good or bad, whether it is acceptable or unacceptable, varies from place to place and depends on the intended use of that water body. In Florida, water quality criteria have been established for six different types of water bodies, and these criteria vary by the use of each water body type. This publication defines general terminology and approaches used to describe water quality. It is targeted towards individuals who have an interest in water quality issues but may not have training in the specific details of these issues. Ultimately, this publication will allow the reader to have a deeper understanding of specific water quality issues and regulations.

thumbnail for publication: A Brief Summary of the Water Bill, SB 552

A Brief Summary of the Water Bill, SB 552

Lisa Krimsky, Andrea Albertin, Charles Barrett, James Fletcher, and Mary Lusk

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by ==Water==

thumbnail for publication: From Wells to Wellness: An Introduction to Drinking Water Systems in Florida

From Wells to Wellness: An Introduction to Drinking Water Systems in Florida

Weizhe Weng, Andrea Albertin, and Yilin Zhuang

Safe drinking water is a fundamental requirement for human health and well-being. This publication is part of a series that aims to illuminate the critical issues surrounding drinking water quality and Florida’s drinking water system. We introduce the different categories of Florida’s drinking water system and discuss relevant federal and state-level regulations for each category. Information sources and channels are provided for readers to access drinking water information in their communities. The content is designed to benefit a diverse audience, including researchers, communications and outreach experts, environmental professionals, healthcare providers, and policymakers. It seeks to clarify the facts and explain the regulatory framework governing drinking water systems, identify areas that require targeted extension programs, and aid in the development of outreach materials to ensure the provision of safe drinking water.

thumbnail for publication: Private Well 101: Drinking Water Standards

Private Well 101: Drinking Water Standards

Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, and Arthur G. Hornsby

Drinking water comes from a variety of sources, including public water systems, private wells, or bottled water. While public water systems are monitored under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, private wells are not regulated. Private well users are responsible for the management and protection of their wells and water quality. This publication of the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences is for Florida homeowners who are interested in learning more about drinking water standards. It also serves as a reference for well owners to understand their drinking water quality. Major revision by Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, and Arthur G. Hornsby; 10 pages.