About Me

When I purchased some new land on which to grow my crops, I didn't realise the risk posed by heavy rainfall. The land is at the bottom of a slope, so during a storm a large amount of water can collect on the ground, swamping my plants and causing a great deal of damage. My friend recommended that I install a soak well in order to capture and drain excess water from the land. I consulted with an engineer and some contractors and they helped me to design and install a soak well on my land. Since then I have had no problems with flooding. I decided to start this blog to offer advice to others about the installation and maintenance of a soak well. I hope you find it useful.

2016

Agricultural Activities That May Contaminate Your Surface Water Source

Over the years, the rising population has increased the demand for food. To meet this increased demand, agricultural producers have adopted advanced production techniques and practices, and this has led to an increase in pollutants contaminating land and water sources. The proliferation of pollutants has prompted attempts to minimise the quantity of contaminants in water sources so as to enhance overall water quality. A good example of such efforts is that farmers are being encouraged to have their agricultural water tested to ensure it is suitable for its intended use.