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Fluoride
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1518
levels were detected in your water sample to exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL). 2.00 mg/L SMCL ... secondary maximum contaminant level (SMCL). ACTION IS OPTIONAL Fluoride levels were detected in your water ... sample but do not exceed the secondary maximum contaminant level (SMCL). Nationally, the recommended ...
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Sodium
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1503
GENERAL INFORMATION Sodium is widely distributed in soils, plants, water and foods. It is ... of rocks and soils. The concentrations of sodium in groundwater are dependent on the local geological ... conditions and wastewater contamination. Mineral deposits, sewage effluents, road salt storage and salt used ...
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Home
https://soilhealth.osu.edu/home
which are interrelated and equally important. Feeding the soil, not the plant. Sustainable agricultural ... Soil Health is… Holistic. S oil health considers chemical, physical, and biological properties, ... practices harness biological processes to maintain and improve soil health for multiple seasons. Good ...
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Chromium
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1515
naturally in rocks, plants, soil and volcanic dust, humans and animals. The most common forms of chromium ... would be a concern in drinking water only at very high levels of contamination; Chromium-6 is more toxic ... and poses potential health risks. People who use water containing total chromium in excess of the ...
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Heptachlor
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1565
Heptachlor may be released directly to the soil in connection with its use. It has also been found in treated ... heptachlor well in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for many years could experience liver damage ... and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. 0.40 ppb ug/L ppb Pesticide MCL MCL ADVISORY- ACTION ...
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Erosion Control
https://soilhealth.osu.edu/soil-health-management/erosion-control
Overview The top 6-8" of soil (or topsoil) is uniquely able to support plant and microbial ... soils and water quality. Key Strategies Minimal disturbance – Using fewer tillage events, or at least ... lighter ones, will keep soil aggregates intact to slow the breakdown of organic matter and help prevent ...
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Biological Activity
https://soilhealth.osu.edu/soil-health-management/biological-activity
Overview Biologial activity in your soil helps to add organic matter, cycle nutrients, and ... create biodiversity. A biologically active soil supports natural soil food webs and the interactions that support ... a resilient and healthy soil. Read more: Understanding Soil Microbes and Nutrient Recycling For increased ...
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Chlorite
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1514
to exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL). ACTION IS OPTIONAL Chlorite levels were detected in ... your water sample but do not exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL). By-product of drinking water ...
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The Wetlands
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/422/wetlands
a long time in the soil and vegetation. For this reason, wetlands play a role in flood control and ... pollutants from contaminated water such as runoff from feedlots. One of the greatest benefits of wetlands ...
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Ohio State soil scientist awarded World Food Prize
https://soilhealth.osu.edu/news/ohio-state-soil-scientist-awarded-world-food-prize
Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), has reduced hunger by pioneering agricultural methods across ... the globe that not only restore degraded soil but also reduce global warming. Read more at ... https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/ohio-state-soil-scientist-awarded-world-food-prize. ...