Agriculture
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 According to United States Geological Survey (USGS) figures, groundwater provides and estimated 37% of the water used for agricultural use, mainly irrigation.
The effects of pesticides and agricultural practices on water quality have been a concern for many years. Widespread environmental and public-health concerns resulted in a Federal water-quality initiative to work with farmers to protect the Nation's surface water and ground water from nutrient and pesticide contamination. Useful Links: |
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