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New raw water pumping station will help farmers during drought in Viking, Alta. area

Farmers now prepared if drought becomes an issue

May 29, 2024  By Ground Water Canada



Viking, Alta. – Local farmers have a plan to protect themselves if drought becomes an issue again this year. A new nearby raw water pumping station is ready to be utilized. It was important for water to be properly filtered so that farm equipment wouldn’t be damaged or herbicides to lose their effectiveness when sprayed. Alberta Farmer report | READ MORE

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