Well Water Program

OSU publications relating to farm and gardens

• Conserving Water in the Garden: Landscape and Lawn Care 
• Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Western Oregon and Western Washington

Irrigation Water Quality

• Plants vary in their sensitivity to salt, boron, arsenic and other water quality parameters.
• The season or stage of plant growth also affects sensitivity of individual plants.
• Recommended limits for arsenic in reclaimed irrigation water are 0.5 mg/l for long-term use and 2.0mg/l for short term use.

Other Resources

• OSU Small Farms Program has a variety of information for farms, including pasture, grazing and manure management to improve water quality.
• Oregon Small Acreage Fact Sheets and Resources from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
• Groundwater - Friendly Gardening has some simple suggestions.
• Irrigation Water Salinity and Crop Production, a 9 page publication from University of California at Davis.
• US EPA Region 10 Beneficial Landscaping Site