Climate change is impacting our environment in many ways with events like hurricanes, drought, and floods, which affect our water quality in several ways. For example, hurricanes cause coastal flooding which can flood both public drinking water utilities and private wells subjecting them to bacterial, viral pathogens, but also surface related conta…

Your septic system or drinking water well are important and valuable infrastructures for your home. Fortunately, there are programs that provide financial assistance to help with the cost of repairing or replacing a septic system or well. These can vary from county, state and even federal programs.By Dr. Andrew Lazur

The negative impacts of deicing salts on the environment, road infrastructure, cars, and home appliances, and drinking water quality can be significant. An overview of these impacts with emphasis on drinking water, and recommendations are discussed.By Dr. Andrew Lazur

We are now facing a global issue with both PFAS and microplastics and learning more about them and risks to both environmental and human health. There is indeed need for concern and we all should be aware of the pollution, so we can reduce or exposure and protect or health, and also how we can be better stewards. Knowing our drinking water is huge …

Information on PFAS and why are they called the 'forever' chemicals. Dr. Andrew Lazur talks about where we find PFAS and what we can do about it to reduce the risk to our health.By Dr. Andrew Lazur

University of Maryland Extension, Water Quality Specialist, Dr. Andrew Lazur talks about or drinking water...to filter or not filter.By Dr. Andrew Lazur

Ponds are very common in the US and used for lots of different purposes such as irrigation, recreation (fishing, swimming, and enjoying nature), livestock watering, soil erosion, urban stormwater management, and even water gardens. Think of a pond as a living aquatic ecosystem, and the health of that ecosystem, and the wide variety of organisms liv…

A septic system is the most expensive appliance or system in a home! It is important to know how a septic system works. Maintenance is essential for the system to effectively process and treat the wastewater and will help save you money.By Dr. Andrew Lazur

Andrew Lazur, Maryland Water Quality Specialist, talks about common smells and stains of our drinking water, and what can be done to correct it.By Dr. Andrew Lazur

Both public and private well water supplies may contain minerals, metals, etc. that can cause either aesthetic or health concerns. In this webinar, PFAS, common contaminants and filters will be presented.By Dr. Andrew Lazur

Are you a new homeowner with a septic system, or not familiar with septic system basics? This podcast is for you!By Dr. Andrew Lazur

Our first podcast on Water Wellness. This month we talk about 'You are What You Drink', discussing how important it is for our bodies and brains to drink plenty of filtered water, and why filters are so important!By Dr. Andrew Lazur / Elizabeth McGarry