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The OWRC strives to achieve high water quality and sustainable use of water through integrated research, education, training and technical assistance.

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Why is it important to eliminate lead in drinking water? There is no safe level of lead exposure. Lead exposure can cause issues in everyone – from young children (the most susceptible) to adults and pregnant women. Lead exposure often goes unrecognized due to a lack of

Why is it important to eliminate lead in drinking water? There is no safe level of lead exposure.

Lead exposure can cause issues in everyone – from young children (the most susceptible) to adults and pregnant women.

Lead exposure often goes unrecognized due to a lack of
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Have you ever wondered what the majority of the land in the Stillwater watershed was? OK-HAWQS makes it easy to find out! OK-HAWQS is a statewide watershed and water quality assessment system that can reduce SWAT-based assessment time by 90% due to its pre-processed datasets,

Have you ever wondered what the majority of the land in the Stillwater watershed was? OK-HAWQS makes it easy to find out!

OK-HAWQS is a statewide watershed and water quality assessment system that can reduce SWAT-based assessment time by 90% due to its pre-processed datasets,
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Do you know what goes on when someone is researching a dam? Learn a little more about the collaborative research between Agricultural Research Service in Stillwater and the Oklahoma Water Resources Center with this video! Learn more about the DAMTAGS project: bit.ly/3TpsHss

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Happy Summer! Did you know outdoor water use changes with the seasons? Warmer weather often means more lawn care, gardening, and outdoor fun — all of which can use a lot of water. As summer approaches, keep these water-saving tips in mind: - Adjust irrigation timers to follow

Happy Summer!

Did you know outdoor water use changes with the seasons? Warmer weather often means more lawn care, gardening, and outdoor fun — all of which can use a lot of water. As summer approaches, keep these water-saving tips in mind:
- Adjust irrigation timers to follow
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Did you know that native plants can reduce outdoor water consumption by up to 50%, according to the EPA? Don’t look past native plants when making your flower garden this year! Learn more about drought-tolerant plant selections for Oklahoma here: bit.ly/3H3yfVu

Did you know that native plants can reduce outdoor water consumption by up to 50%, according to the EPA?

Don’t look past native plants when making your flower garden this year! Learn more about drought-tolerant plant selections for Oklahoma here: bit.ly/3H3yfVu
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Is your sprinkler system summer-ready? Checking your irrigation during summer allows you to catch issues early leading to saving water, lowering bills, and keeping your yard healthy. Here are a few steps to check your system: 1. Investigate your controller settings - Check the

Is your sprinkler system summer-ready?

Checking your irrigation during summer allows you to catch issues early leading to saving water, lowering bills, and keeping your yard healthy.

Here are a few steps to check your system:
1. Investigate your controller settings
- Check the
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Why does flood prediction matter? Flash floods require specific meteorologic and hydrologic conditions to occur, meaning effective flood prediction depends on monitoring both. Variables like storm speed, rainfall intensity, soil conditions, runoff, terrain steepness and more all

Why does flood prediction matter?

Flash floods require specific meteorologic and hydrologic conditions to occur, meaning effective flood prediction depends on monitoring both. Variables like storm speed, rainfall intensity, soil conditions, runoff, terrain steepness and more all
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The latest Currents explores the growing concern over emerging contaminants in our water systems – including PFAS (forever chemicals), microplastics and antibiotics. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic compounds that resist breaking down in water, heat, or

The latest Currents explores the growing concern over emerging contaminants in our water systems – including PFAS (forever chemicals), microplastics and antibiotics.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic compounds that resist breaking down in water, heat, or
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July is lakes appreciation month! Help celebrate the importance of lakes and reservoirs by learning about the vital role these water bodies play in our environment and communities and what you can do to protect them! Learn more here: bit.ly/45pO7vG

July is lakes appreciation month! Help celebrate the importance of lakes and reservoirs by learning about the vital role these water bodies play in our environment and communities and what you can do to protect them!

Learn more here: bit.ly/45pO7vG
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Does this sound good: Did you know that indoor faucets in the United States use over one trillion gallons of water each year, according to the EPA? July is Smart Irrigation Month which is a perfect time to explore simple ways to save water at home without giving up comfort or

Does this sound good: Did you know that indoor faucets in the United States use over one trillion gallons of water each year, according to the EPA?

July is Smart Irrigation Month which is a perfect time to explore simple ways to save water at home without giving up comfort or
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This month, the Oklahoma Water Resources Center (OWRC) celebrates its 60th year anniversary! In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Water Resources Research Act, leading to the Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute being established on July 1, 1965. Today, the

This month, the Oklahoma Water Resources Center (OWRC) celebrates its 60th year anniversary!

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Water Resources Research Act, leading to the Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute being established on July 1, 1965. Today, the
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Did you know that you should test your well water after heavy spring rains? Heavy spring rain can wash fecal bacteria from manure, septic systems or soils into shallow wells, raising the risk of E. coli contamination. Levels spike between 1 to 15 days after significant rainfall,

Did you know that you should test your well water after heavy spring rains?

Heavy spring rain can wash fecal bacteria from manure, septic systems or soils into shallow wells, raising the risk of E. coli contamination. Levels spike between 1 to 15 days after significant rainfall,
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The HydroEcology of Anthropogenic Landscapes (HEAL) research group, led by Sam Zipper at the Kansas Geological Survey and Department of Geology at the University of Kansas, is seeking a Ph.D. student to join the team starting January 2026. To apply visit: bit.ly/4kqVR4n

The HydroEcology of Anthropogenic Landscapes (HEAL) research group, led by Sam Zipper at the Kansas Geological Survey and Department of Geology at the University of Kansas, is seeking a Ph.D. student to join the team starting January 2026.

To apply visit: bit.ly/4kqVR4n
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All water naturally contains dissolved solids which, depending on the concentration, classifies the water as freshwater, brackish or saline. Brackish water is not just a mix of fresh and saline water, as naturally occurring salts can also dissolve into ground or surface water.

All water naturally contains dissolved solids which, depending on the concentration, classifies the water as freshwater, brackish or saline. Brackish water is not just a mix of fresh and saline water, as naturally occurring salts can also dissolve into ground or surface water.
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Did you know Enid is trying to add a water source? Enid currently relies solely on groundwater sources, and they are looking to add Kaw Lake as a water source as demand increases. For more information, visit bit.ly/4cCQRY3.

Did you know Enid is trying to add a water source? Enid currently relies solely on groundwater sources, and they are looking to add Kaw Lake as a water source as demand increases.

For more information, visit bit.ly/4cCQRY3.
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There are three major components that our RegenAg project tests for in runoff - sediment, nitrogen and phosphorus. These and other pollutants, such as pesticides, can bond to sediment particles in runoff. Potential environmental effects include water quality impairment, stream

There are three major components that our RegenAg project tests for in runoff - sediment, nitrogen and phosphorus.

These and other pollutants, such as pesticides, can bond to sediment particles in runoff. Potential environmental effects include water quality impairment, stream
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Let’s take a look into the Tom Steed Reservoir Watershed with OK-HAWQS! Located in Southwest Oklahoma, the Tom Steed Reservoir Watershed contains three subasins and is around 124 square miles (79,360 acres), with the reservoir covering around 10 square miles (6,400 acres). Tom

Let’s take a look into the Tom Steed Reservoir Watershed with OK-HAWQS!

Located in Southwest Oklahoma, the Tom Steed Reservoir Watershed contains three subasins and is around 124 square miles (79,360 acres), with the reservoir covering around 10 square miles (6,400 acres). Tom
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With summer approaching, it is important for livestock producers to prepare alternative water sources to provide high quality and reliable water for cattle. Some options include: ·      Stock tanks and automatic waterers ·      Rainwater harvesting or developed springs ·

With summer approaching, it is important for livestock producers to prepare alternative water sources to provide high quality and reliable water for cattle.

Some options include:
·      Stock tanks and automatic waterers
·      Rainwater harvesting or developed springs
·
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Harmful algal blooms, caused by blue-green algae, can pose serious health risks to livestock especially during hot, calm summer conditions. If you suspect an algal bloom, immediately get your water tested and restrict livestock access to the pond using either a physical or

Harmful algal blooms, caused by blue-green algae, can pose serious health risks to livestock especially during hot, calm summer conditions.

If you suspect an algal bloom, immediately get your water tested and restrict livestock access to the pond using either a physical or
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Did you know that a 500 square foot pool can lose between 12,000 and 31,000 gallons of water annually through evaporation? Check out Oklahoma City’s Squeeze Every Drop program for more tips, how-to videos and other water conservation tips: bit.ly/43kojOR

Did you know that a 500 square foot pool can lose between 12,000 and 31,000 gallons of water annually through evaporation?

Check out Oklahoma City’s Squeeze Every Drop program for more tips, how-to videos and other water conservation tips: bit.ly/43kojOR