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Soil and Water Testing

Whether you'd like to increase your crop yield, grow healthier roses, test the quality of your drinking water, or make sure your creek isn't polluted, we can help.
Soil
Water

Sampling Protocol for Testing Drinking Water:This is a list of various test, required sample volume, type sampling container and the procedure on how to collect the sample. Note that arsenic and uranium are included in this list. For more information click on the link below:
http://aesl.ces.uga.edu/forms/WaterSamplingProtocol.pdf

Private Pesticide Applicator Information
Private applicator licensing is regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. All information below is hosted by them. The Extension Office Supplies recertification classes and testing in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture.
If you are interested in obtaining a private pesticide license, please contact the Extension Office. Georgia has just updated the certification process and program. Now you can check out a DVD from the office. Install the program on your computer, go through the training, quizzes, and test at your own pace. Once you have completed and passed the test, print the certification page and return it to the Extension Office. We will then complete your application and submit for your license.

2012 Master Gardener Porgram
Its that time of year again!! Time for registration for the upcoming 2012 Master Gardener Class. Master Gardener Class is open to all Chatham County residents. Click the links below for the forms:
* Application
*2012 Memorandum of Understanding
*Proposed Schedule
*Volunteer Application

New Publication: publication link

Outdoor Water Use Rules- June 10, 2009- Good News- Out of Drought level 4 restrictions
On June 10, 2009 Governor Sonny Purdue announced the state is officially our of the drought. This means water rules will be rolled back to the non-drought period schedule.
a.) Odd-numbered addresses: outdoor water use is allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
b.) Even-numbered addresses: outdoor water use is allowed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
NO HOURLY RESTRICTIONS, However you are strongly encouraged not to water during the heat of the day 10-4 pm as this is the least efficient time to water.

Water Smart- Managing a Water Smart Landscape-Without Irrigation
Outdoor Tips-click here for flyer

For more water tips go to conservewatergeorgia.net