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Show Wednesday, June 26, 1996 je Nephi, Utah '3Itme8-e6j- 0 Page 9 per day, she says. Ruin a years supply of drinking water for 50? dump your used oil John DeVilbisa contaminating ground and surUtahns generate a whopping face water. Whats worse, its 10 million gallons of used motor against the law. New state regu011 each year enough to heat lations stipulate that it is illegal 12,500 homes for the winter, says to dump used oil in landfills, Farrela Utah State University environ- l-Poe says. by mental professor. Mismanagement of used tor oil is a serious, but mo- little-recognize- d, environmental prob- lem, says Kitt Farrell-Po- e, USU Extension environmental engineering specialist. Recycling is the answer. Unfortunately, much of the states used oil is handled improperly, she says. Some is emptied into sewers, disrupting treatment plants and polluting waterways. Some is dumped directly onto the ground to kill weeds or is used to suppress dust on dirt roads. Oil also ends up in our landfills, The Used Oil Management Act of 1993 also states that disposing used oil on the ground, in sewers, drainage systems, septic tanks, surface or ground waters is illegal. Likewise it is now illegal to apply used oil to fence posts or other structures or use as a dust or weed suppressant. Used oil contains chemicals and heavy metals which are potentially hazardous to both human health and the environment, she says. Oil dumped in storm sewers, in the garbage, or on the ground can eventually find its way into our water sup ply some idea how far just a little goes, one pint of oil, when spread out, forms a glistening slick the size, of a football field. One part oil to one million parts water (ppm) is detectable to human taste and smell. One gallon of used oil from a single oil change can ruin a million gallons of fresh water a years supply for 50 people, Farrell-Po- e says. Films of oil on the surface of water prevent the replenishment of dissolved oxygen, impair photosynthetic processes and block sunlight. Oil dumped onto land reduces soil productivity. The effects of used oil on freshwater and marine organisms vary, but significant long term effects have been found at concentrations of To give you free used oil pickup between September and November for farmers who have collected 55 gallons or more of used oil. Farmers who want to participate should contact the UDEQ Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste prior to August 1 to be eligible for the free pickup. Call 0 or says Susan Toronto, UDEQ spokeswoman. Farmers are also encouraged to take their used oil in a drum or smaller to collection centers set up in 55 locations around the state. For location e numaddresses, call the ber above. 310 ppm in several freshwater fish species and as low as 1 ppm in marine life forms, she says. Not only does recycling used oil protect the states limited fresh water supply, it also conserves valuable energy resources. For example, used oil can be reprocessed into heating or lubricating oil. Once it is refined, it is as good as new oil. Refining used oil into lubricating oil requires only the energy to produce it. Recycled oil can also be used in the manufacturing of other products, she says. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans During last years pickup, who change their own oil throw more than 41,000 gallons of used away 120 million gallons of re- oil were collected from 208 farmcoverable motor oil. Recycling ers, Toronto says. Unfortunate this oil would save the United States 1.3 million barrels of oil 538-617- one-four- Southeastern Region Information & Education Manager About this time every year the Division of Wildlife Resources receives elk calves and deer and antelope fawns, picked up by hikers, campers and farmers who believe the babies have been abandoned. They often take the animals home and then, after finding out how hard it is to feed and care for them, turn the newborns over to the Division. The Division doesnt have the personnel or facilities to raise young animals, and in turn sends the babies to private wildlife Tremendous costs are incurred for the care of orphaned animals but the problems become even worse if the animals survive. Zoos and natural parks have plenty of North American elk, deer and antelope, and are usually unwilling to take on additional animals. If captive-raise- So whats the best thing you can do, should you find an elk calf, or deer or antelope fawn in the wild? If you find an unattended newborn, leave it alone and walk away. Its probably being watched at some distance by its mother. If the baby is in obvious danger from cars or some other hazard, simply move it out of the way and back away. Dont carry the fawn away, and dont take it animals are turned loose, they home. Its almost always best to become nuisances, pests and leave a baby animal exactly even dangerous having lost where you find it. their natural fear of people. Wild animal parents often th toll-fre- d leave their young unattended while they feed and go about their daily routine. They know the young animal has a much better chance of survival on its own. Calves and fawns, almost odor-fre- e heart-worm- m heart-worm-fre- e. higher consumer prices, taxes for environir ental cleanups and increased health care costs when wastes are improperly managed, she says. Recycling used oil saves money and protects the environment. If your community has an oil recycling program, join it. If it doesnt start one. For more information on what it takes to start a recycling program in your area, contact your USU Extension office. The phone number can be found in the white pages under Utah State University. For energy-savintips, sources and other information, check out the USU Extension Home Page that links to the Utah Energy Web under Home Improvements on the World Wide Web at: http:ext.usu.edu. g ATTENTION PRESSURE PIPE IRRIGATION USERS and well camouflaged with a spotted coat, are well-adapte- d to survive with only periodic visits from a parent. Resist the temptation to bring young animals home. Your good intentions will probably spell tragedy for the young life you had hoped to save. PLEASE FOLLOW THE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE East of 400 East Mon. Wed. Frl West of 400 East Heartworm in dogs not a problem in Utah, but on the increase The recent explosion of the vent heartworm disease among damage to the heart and lungs, ultimately resulting in the aniwestern tree-hol- e mosquito Utah dogs. dismals death. is What heartworm has (Aedes sierrenis) population Is heartworm prevalent in Utah dog owners worried and ease? When an infected mosquis The incidence of heart-worUtah? to immature bites a dandog, asking questions about the transUtah has typically been in are filariae) (micro ofheartworm and treatment gers ferred into the dogs blood stream low, however, no state is disease. Heartworm cases in The Utah Veterinary Medical where they begin their maturaAssociation recently addressed tion and then eventually migrate Utah have increased in the last the most common questions dog to the heart and pulmonary ar- five years, due to the emergence mosquiowners have been asking. The teries. A heartworm (Dirofilaria of the western tree-hol- e travinchincreased to and 14 interstate to can immitis) will grow up help following information not as is el. heartworm Since severe cause in and es to the length steps necessary pre clarify due to cost restrictions, this of Environmental Quality in programs such as these saves (UDEQ) is again sponsoring a taxpayer money. You pay in Leave young animals where you find them by Brent Stettler ly, To help encourage farm opera- may be the last year this service tors to recycle and comply with is offered. Farrell-Po- e state law, the Utah Department says participating prevalent in Utah as in other states those who travel with their pets are more at risk. What are the symptoms of this disease? Coughing, lack of energy, irregular and rapid breathing, weight loss and ab- dominal swelling are all symptoms of heartworm disease. Unfortunately these symptoms do not manifest themselves until the disease is well advanced. What is the best way to treat Heartworm? Prevention is the key, therefore the first line of defense is an annual exam. Take your dog to your veterinarian at least once a year for a simple blood test to determine if your or an elecdog is infected. also be used can trocardiogram to evaluate your dogs heart. If your dog is free from heartworms an inexpensive medication can be prescribed. If left until the symptoms are evident, treatment is expensive and risky. Tues. Thurs. Sat. Water on these days only. No watering on Sunday! Please do not : waste water! Anyone who has not paid their 1996 pressure pipe assessments of $125 in full, by July 5, 1996, will have their hookup disconnected. A $50 reconnection fee will be piad before the hookup is reconnected! X-ra- CONTAINERS MAY BEITHE'ANSWERl PORTABLE-STORAG- driving you nala? STOW-I- T ' Are some breeds more prone than others? No one bite from an infected mosquito is all it takes for your dog to contract heartworms. Heartworm disease poses a threat to dogs across the state, said Dr. Larry McGill, president of the Utah Veterinary Medical Association. Because heart-wor- m disease is potentially fatal, owners should visit their veterinarian to learn how easy and convenient prevention can be, he encouraged. If you have additional questions please contact your local ij STOW-I- T (801) (800) 977-888- 5 370-- 0 See Pat or Hap today! For Those And Many Moro Groat Deals! on 746 North Main - Nephi, Utah I 623-550- 8 4 o Please Recycle! 8,x8'x40' eSrSUO1 995 W. Indiana Avunue Salt Lake City, Utah J 1 1 1 Romantic Getaways and Suite T)reams Anniversaries JToneymoons 45 - 19th Century Theme Suites Jacuzzi with waterfalls Fireplaces Large Screen TVs with Complimentary Movies Breakfast In Bed Tours of Our Inn: Ides. Rated one of the top ten Inna in America by Road a Best Traveled. recyclable Ground Level Access , veterinarian. 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