Water Resources
The faculty in Water Resources are engaged in research and education on both water quality and water quantity issues. In the water quality area, work is carried out on ground water and surface water quality. Many of the pollutants found in waters are from non-point sources of pollution and as a result it is difficult to identify the source and the exact amount of pollutant being discharged. Examples are nitrogen, phosphorus, and bacteria that reach streams and originate from manure or septic systems. Sediment is another non-point source pollutant that can originate from agricultural and silvicultural practices, as well as roads and construction sites. Research objectives with most non-point sources of pollution include finding the sources and identifying or developing best management practices to minimize their impact. In the water quantity area, research is conducted to determine how much water is used for agricultural purposes and to develop methods to use water more efficiently. Research on Water Resources issues is carried out at the Athens, Griffin, and Tifton campuses and at many of the Research and Education Centers located around the state.
  
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