Jun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Managing a Well Closer Than Minimum Distance From a Livestock Yard
Water testing and knowledge of ‘grandfathering’ keyPrior to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) in 2001, it was a common practice for producers to drill a new well close to barns and corrals. The reason was simple: that was where the water was needed for cattle.AOPA regulations now dictate a...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Filling in Well Pits or Using Pitless Adaptors
How best to manage well pits — those lined, shallow excavations once commonly used to control water distribution and keep well pumps from freezing — is a frequently asked question among producers attending EFP workshops.Because of the safety and contamination risks well pits can present, it has been illegal to...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Decommissioning a Well
Hire a professionalMore and more producers today are asking how to properly plug — or decommission — old, unused water wells on their farms to avoid costly water contamination issues.At the same time, the decommissioning of water wells is a relatively new field of technical knowledge. The positive side is...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Sewage Management
Septic System must match the needs of usersIn Alberta, standards for the design, installation and material requirements of on-site private sewage systems are provided by the Private Sewage Systems Standards of Practice under the Safety Codes Act. However, standards are just part of the picture. Ultimately, a septic system should...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Waste Water – Protecting Your Septic System From Discharge
Iron filters and water softeners can cause problems Water discharged from iron filters and water softeners occupies a unique place in the field of household wastewater management. Unlike most other forms of wastewater, this discharge does not present a direct water contamination or quality threat. The main difficulty it presents is volume....Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Jun 02, 2017Alberta EFP
Nutrient Management Program
Three basic things producers should knowWhen it comes to on-farm environmental stewardship, few topics generate more questions or controversy than manure and how to manage it. In recent years, Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs) have been identified as a major tool in manure management.Despite the fact that the concept makes sense...Read MoreJun 02, 2017Alberta EFP