This fact sheet presents a three-zone riparian buffer system (RBS) designed to protect water quality from pesticides, nutrients, and sediment in runoff from adjacent agricultural crop lands.
This fact sheet is intended to identify the benefits of riparian areas, describe the various riparian systems in Oklahoma, and suggest appropriate management practices to help maintain them.
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Water Quality Series: Rinsing and Disposing of Pesticide Containers
Both federal law and Oklahoma law require
pesticide applicators to rinse all empty pesticide containers
properly before disposal. This fact sheet discusses the
proper methods.
L-296 Understanding Your Household Water Test Report
This worksheet will help you evaluate important physical characteristics of your home-site, such as soils, geology, depth to ground water, and distance to surface water.
Oklahom*A*Syst Worksheet #2: Drinking Water Well Management
This worksheet is a guide to help you better understand the condition of your well and how to take care of it. It identifies situations and practices that are safe and some that may require prompt attention.
Oklahom*A*Syst Worksheet #3: Household Wastewater: Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods
This worksheet is for homeowners or tenants who have septic systems buried in their yards. It discusses design, location, and maintenance of the septic system.
Oklahom*A*Syst Worksheet #4: Liquid Fuels: Safe Management of Gasoline, Diesel, and Other Fuels
This worksheet can help you evaluate liquid fuel management practices, identify areas of risk, and develop an action plan to reduce or eliminate potential problems.
This worksheet helps you make choices that will reduce risks to you and your family and your water resources. Remember, it is up to you to assure safe use and disposal of any products you use.
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