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How to Clean and Protect a Natural Spring for Drinking Water

If you plan to drink from a spring, test the water first—chemical and bacterial. Your local Extension office (1-800-ASKUGA-1) can arrange UGA testing. If potable, build a spring box to collect and protect the water. Details at xrl.us/BUILDSPRING. Simply dipping water without testing and a sealed collection system is unsafe.

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