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Andrea Albertin

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Andrea Albertin

Orcid ID0000-0002-3026-482X

Specialized Agent

regional specialized agent and Extension agent III, Ph.D., water resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Quincy, FL

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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: 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, andP. 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: Barriers, Challenges, and Solutions to Implementing the Sanitary Sewer Services Provisions of Florida House Bill 1379

Barriers, Challenges, and Solutions to Implementing the Sanitary Sewer Services Provisions of Florida House Bill 1379

Ricky Telg, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Mackenzie Atkins, Lisa Krimsky, Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, Don Rainey, andMary G. Lusk

UF/IFAS Extension, in partnership with the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center), conducted a statewide needs assessment through focus groups with government and industry stakeholders. This publication provides an overview of the research findings, including the challenges and barriers to implementing House Bill 1379 Environmental Protection (HB 1379), potential ways to address them, and communication and credible sources of information to explain HB 1379, as identified by research participants. Written by Ricky Telg, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Mackenzie Atkins, Lisa Krimsky, Yilin Zhuang, Andrea Albertin, Donald Rainey, and Mary Lusk, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2026.