Kathryn L Farrell-Poe
- Specialist Emeritus
Contact
- (520) 626-9120
- Shantz, Rm. 403
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- kittfp@arizona.edu
Degrees
- Ph.D. Civil/Environmental Engineering
- Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana
- Complexing of Heavy Metals with Phosphates
- M.S. Agricultural Engineering
- Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana
- Concrete Encapsulation of Pesticide Contaminated Sludge
- B.S. Agricultural Engineering
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Work Experience
- Agricultural & Biosystems Engr Dept, University of Arizona (2014 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2005 - 2014)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (1998 - 2005)
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah (1997 - 1998)
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah (1991 - 1997)
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah (1989 - 1991)
- The Farm Clinic (1985 - 1986)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska (1980 - 1982)
Awards
- Alumni Hall of Fame
- Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Fall 2023
- Maria Teresa Velez Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award
- University of Arizona, Fall 2023 (Award Nominee)
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Alumni of the Year Award
- Purdue University, Spring 2019
- Teaching Excellence
- Onsite Installer magazine. Cover and 4 page article: http://www.onsiteinstaller.com/editorial/2013/07/teaching_excellence, Summer 2013
- Extension Faculty of the Year
- CALS Cooperative Extension Service, Fall 2011
Licensure & Certification
- Engineer-in-Training (1980)
- Onsite Sewage Treatment System Inspector, National Association of Wastewater Technicians (2001)
Interests
No activities entered.
Courses
2023-24 Courses
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Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
BE 459 (Spring 2024) -
Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
BE 559 (Spring 2024) -
Academic & Career Preparation
BE 597A (Fall 2023) -
Biosystems Careers & Prof.
BAT 496A (Fall 2023) -
Biosystems Careers & Prof.
BE 496A (Fall 2023) -
Internship
BE 693 (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Academic & Career Preparation
BE 597A (Spring 2023) -
Academic & Career Preparation
BE 597A (Fall 2022) -
Biosystems Careers & Prof.
BAT 496A (Fall 2022) -
Biosystems Careers & Prof.
BE 496A (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Erosion Control
BE 428 (Summer I 2022) -
Erosion Control
BE 528 (Summer I 2022) -
Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
BE 459 (Spring 2022) -
Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
BE 559 (Spring 2022) -
Internship
BE 593 (Spring 2022) -
Academic & Career Preparation
BE 597A (Fall 2021) -
Internship
BE 693 (Fall 2021) -
Smr Engr Career+Profess
BAT 496A (Fall 2021) -
Smr Engr Career+Profess
BE 496A (Fall 2021)
2020-21 Courses
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Erosion Control
BE 428 (Summer I 2021) -
Erosion Control
BE 528 (Summer I 2021) -
Academic & Career Preparation
BE 597A (Fall 2020) -
Smr Engr Career+Profess
BAT 496A (Fall 2020) -
Smr Engr Career+Profess
BE 496A (Fall 2020)
2019-20 Courses
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Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
BE 459 (Spring 2020) -
Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
BE 559 (Spring 2020) -
Internship
BE 593 (Spring 2020) -
Internship
BE 493 (Fall 2019) -
Internship
BE 593 (Fall 2019) -
Smr Engr Career+Profess
BE 496A (Fall 2019)
2018-19 Courses
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Internship
BE 493 (Spring 2019) -
Master's Report
BE 909 (Spring 2019) -
Master's Report
ABE 909 (Fall 2018) -
Smr Engr Career+Profess
ABE 496A (Fall 2018)
2017-18 Courses
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Internship
ABE 493 (Summer I 2018) -
Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
ABE 459 (Spring 2018) -
Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
ABE 559 (Spring 2018) -
Internship
ABE 393 (Spring 2018) -
Independent Study
ABE 699 (Fall 2017) -
Smr Engr Career+Profess
ABE 496A (Fall 2017)
2016-17 Courses
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Internship
ABE 393 (Spring 2017) -
Honors Independent Study
ABE 499H (Fall 2016) -
Independent Study
ABE 499 (Fall 2016) -
Independent Study
ABE 599 (Fall 2016) -
Smr Engr Career+Profess
ABE 496A (Fall 2016)
2015-16 Courses
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Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
ABE 459 (Spring 2016) -
Dsg Wstwtr Trtmt+Dsp Sys
ABE 559 (Spring 2016) -
Independent Study
ABE 499 (Spring 2016)
Scholarly Contributions
Books
- Bickel, A. K., Duval, D. F., Frisvold, G. B., Cuello, J. L., Didan, K., Farrell-Poe, K. L., Giacomelli, G. A., Li, H., & Kacira, M. (2023). The Bioeconomy & Circular Economy in Southern Arizona. https://www.mapazdashboard.arizona.edu/bioeconomy-circular-economy-southern-arizona: University of Arizona.
- Artiola, J. F., Farrell-Poe, K. L., & Moxley, J. C. (2012). Arizona: Know Your Water, revision. Tucson, Arizona: UA Extension publication.More infoAZ1578 (revised)
Chapters
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Walworth, J. L., & Pabedinskas, V. (2016). Backyard Composting. In Arizona Master Gardener Manual(p. 11). Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Pabedinskas, V., Walworth, J. L., & Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2016). Backyard Composting. In Arizona Master Gardener Manual(p. 11). Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Poe, S. E., Farrell-Poe, K. L., & Daily, C. (2013). Irrigation. In Arizona Master Gardener Manual(p. 42). UA CALS CE.More infoChapter 18. Irrigation. submitted in August 2013.Proper design and operation of irrigation systems requires experience, science, and art. Irrigation system design begins with a landscape plan specifying plants suitable for the available topography, soil, climate, and water. Plant species adaptable to local climate and soil conditions are easier to irrigate and maintain. The following items are necessary to consider when designing, operating, or maintaining an irrigation system for landscapes:— Plant water requirements (peak demand)— Condition of the water and its supply— Soil type(s), condition, and topography— Weather and climate information— Microclimate concerns— Irrigation scheduling constraints— Maintenance
- Poe, S. E., Farrell-Poe, K. L., & Daily, C. (2016). Irrigation. In Arizona Master Gardener Manual(p. 42). UA CALS CE.More infoChapter 18. Irrigation. submitted in August 2013.Proper design and operation of irrigation systems requires experience, science, and art. Irrigation system design begins with a landscape plan specifying plants suitable for the available topography, soil, climate, and water. Plant species adaptable to local climate and soil conditions are easier to irrigate and maintain. The following items are necessary to consider when designing, operating, or maintaining an irrigation system for landscapes:— Plant water requirements (peak demand)— Condition of the water and its supply— Soil type(s), condition, and topography— Weather and climate information— Microclimate concerns— Irrigation scheduling constraints— Maintenance
Journals/Publications
- Artiola, J. F., Hix, G., Gerba, C. P., & Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2013). What Well Owners Should Know about Shock Chlorination. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1605.
- Gold, A. J., Gold, A. J., Parker, D., Parker, D., Waskom, R. M., Waskom, R. M., Dobrowolski, J., Dobrowolski, J., O'Neill, M., O'Neill, M., Groffman, P. M., Groffman, P. M., Addy, K., Addy, K., Barber, M., Barber, M., Batie, S., Batie, S., Benham, B., , Benham, B., et al. (2013). Advancing water resource management in agricultural, rural, and urbanizing watersheds: why land-grant universities matter. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 68(4), 337-348.
- Deal, N., Buchanan, J., Farrell-Poe, K., Gross, M., Gustafson, D., Kalen, D., Lesikar, B., Lindbo, D., Loomis, G., Mechell, J., Miles, R., & O'Neill, C. (2007). Speaking the same language: A glossary for the decentralized wastewater treatment field. ASABE - Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems XI, Proceedings of the 11th National Symposium.More infoAbstract: Onsite/decentralized terminology originated and evolved on the state or regional level in conjunction with regulatory or Agricultural Engineering Extension activities. Adapting terminology from one locale to match that used in another is increasingly cumbersome since resources originally developed to address local issues and inform consumers are now shared nationally. Significant advances from proprietary and academic research and development have resulted in a wide range of treatment options and best management practices in use nation wide. Several national initiatives are also underway to standardize industry practices, but inconsistent terminology is a barrier to acceptance of nationally-developed training materials and guidance documents. Ever-increasing interaction among industry sectors across the country now dictates the use of consistent vocabulary. To promote standardized terminology, the Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT) has developed a glossary by gathering terms and definitions from a variety of sources. With funding provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Water Environment Research Federation (WERF), the project produced a glossary of commonly-used terms used in the onsite/decentralized wastewater treatment field. Standardization of terms and definitions will facilitate continued education and the exchange of information within both the academic and field practitioner realms. This paper discusses the project concept and goals and provides insight into the initial development of the glossary. It also presents an overview of the rigorous review process used to refine the terminology and definitions. Lastly, it describes the extensive scope of the stakeholders who to participated in the review and refinement process.
- Beard, F. R., Poe, S. E., Farrell-Poe, K., & Deer, H. M. (1997). Handling waste rinsate associated with commercial pesticide application equipment. Paper - American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 2.More infoAbstract: The disposal of waste rinsate is a problem confronting commercial pesticide applicators. Environmental and legal issue must be addressed, and economic concerns continue to grow. In arid regions of the U.S. evaporation is a viable solution to reducing waste rinsate. This paper outlines recommendations for the construction of on-site facilities to assist in the collection and reduction of waste rinsate. A flat concrete pad with watertight curbing is recommended as the ideal facility for commercial applicators. Surface area as it relates to evaporation potential is discussed, and consideration is given to the variations in equipment boom width, nozzle discharge height and nozzle spray pattern.
- Farrell-Poe, K., Ranjha, A. Y., & Ramalingam, S. (1997). Bacterial contributions by rural municipalities in agricultural watersheds. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 40(1), 97-101.More infoAbstract: Four rural municipalities were evaluated for their bacterial contributions to the nonpoint source pollution (NPSP) in the Little Bear agricultural watershed. Total and fecal coliform were investigated to determine the bacterial contributions of these municipalities. Grab samples collected from perennial streams upstream and downstream of these municipalities were collected for about 15 months in 1993-1994. Total and fecal coliform were statistically significantly higher downstream compared to upstream for each municipality. The number of total coliform bacteria in either the upstream or downstream samples did not exceed the State criterion of 5000/100 mL. However, the State numerical criteria for fecal coliform, 200/mL, was exceeded in downstream samples at least five times over the 15-month period for all four municipalities. Bacterial nonpoint source pollution from rural municipalities should be incorporated in the predictive computer models used to determine total NPSP from agricultural watersheds.
- Kitamura, Y., Maekawa, T., Tagawa, A., Hayashi, H., & Farrell-Poe, K. (1996). Treatment of strong organic, nitrogenous wastewater by an anaerobic contact process incorporating ultrafiltration. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 12(6), 709-714.More infoAbstract: An anaerobic contact process incorporating an ultrafiltration (UF) unit was used to treat distillery wastewater characterized by high carbon and nitrogen concentrations and a low carbon to nitrogen (C/N) ratio. By diluting the influent to the fermentor with water (2.6 to 2.8 fold), the ammonia accumulation or inhibition caused by its low C/N ratio was avoided. The UF unit was employed to thicken the sludge without washing out the microbes in the process. The resulting treatment system produced a methane yield of up to 0.6 m3/kg-VS and removed up to 80% of the volatile acids. The process ultimately failed when the UF membrane irrevocably fouled and caused a decrease of microbes in the fermentor. The process can be effective for the treatment of high strength, low C/N wastewater with some modifications, especially for membrane flushing. The quantity of fresh water for dilution could be reduced by filtering the UF filtrate using a reverse osmosis unit. To increase the volatile acids (VA) consumption rate, a two-phase fermentation process incorporating an UF unit may be able to thicken the targeted microbes independently of the microbial kinetics. The UF filtrate contained too high a VA concentration to be released into a waterbody directly; thus, this system needs a secondary treatment system to be considered a total wastewater treatment system.
- Stetson, L. E., Stark, G. L., & Farrell-Poe, K. (1988). ELECTRIC DEMAND CHARACTERISTICS OF NEBRASKA FARMSTEADS.. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 31(1), 247-256.More infoAbstract: Electric demands on 35 farmsteads in a five-county area in central Nebraska were studied. Graphs of three seasonal peak days for both 1981 and 1982 for the coincidental, average demand of each group are presented and show unique daily demand patterns for each category. In addition, graphs of the maximum, average, and minimum demands are shown for each month of 1981 and 1982 which illustrate sesonal peak demands in summer, fall, and winter. The monthly load factors are also shown. Load duration curves, which illustrate the effectiveness of utilization of power for the peak winter, summer, and fall months for a selected year are presented for each category. Identifiable demand patterns were found for all of the speciality groups within the high category. Additional study results are discussed.
- Farrell, K. L., Nye, J. C., Farrell, K. L., & Nye, J. C. (1984). CONCRETE ENCAPSULATION OF PESTICIDE CONTAMINATED SLUDGE.. Paper - American Society of Agricultural Engineers.More infoAbstract: Research was conducted to determine the feasibility of encapsulating pesticide contaminated sludge in a concrete-activated carbon matrix. Samples were leached using EPA's regulatory method to simulate worst-case conditions. Alachlor, dinosib and trifluralin were the pesticides used in analysis. Resulting concrete matrix was analyzed for pesticide retention and strength.
Presentations
- Mclain, J. E., Rock, C. M., & Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2014, January). Microbial indicators and onsite wastewater treatment systems: what do we really know?. 2014 Southwest On-site Wastewater Conference. Laughlin, Nevada: Arizona County Directors of Environmental Health Services Association.More infoEstablishing onsite wastewater treatment system performance requirements has been a challenge nationwide. In many states with established standards, discharges under performance-based permit programs must meet treatment performance criteria for secondary, advanced secondary, or advanced wastewater treatment, depending on system location, unsaturated depth of natural soil, and the proximity of protected water resources. As might be expected, wastewater managers (including homeowners and business owners) might be confused by the complexities of landscape-dependent performance criteria, with microbial standards particularly problematic. This talk discussed current microbial standards andl served as an introduction to the challenges to be faced in developing methods to assess wastewater quality
Others
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, April). Inspecting Your Household Septic System, revision. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1159. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1159.pdfMore infoAZ1159 (revised)
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, March). Maintaining Your Septic Tank, revision. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1160. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1160.pdfMore infoAZ1160 (revised)
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, March). Understanding Your Household Septic System, revision. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1158. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1158.pdfMore infoAZ1158 (revised)
- Artiola, J. F., Hix, G., Gerba, C. P., & Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2013, September). What Well Owners Should Know about Shock Chlorination. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1605. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1605.pdf
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Garrett, J., & Long, D. (2013, January). What you Should Know When You're Having Your Septic System Inspected for the "Transfer Ownership Program". Backyards & Beyond: Rural Living in Arizona, 7(1): 4-7..
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2012, Winter/Spring). Maintaining your septic tank. Backyards & Beyond: Rural Living in Arizona.More infoVolume 6, Issue 1, pgs 18
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., & Long, D. (2012, May). 10 things REALTORS should know about septic systems. Arizona REALTOR Magazine. http://www.aaronline.com/azr/2012/may/10-things-to-know-about-septic-systems.aspx
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Garrett, J., & Long, D. (2012, March). What You Should Know When You're Having Your Septic System Inspected for the Transfer of Ownership Program. Arizona Cooperative Extension. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1554.pdfMore infoFarrell-Poe, K., J. Garrett, and D. Long. 2012. What you should know when you’re having your septic system inspected for the Transfer of Ownership Program. UA Extension publication, AZ1554. Tucson, AZ: UA.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Garrett, J., & Long, D. (2012, March). What you should know when you're having your septic system inspected for the Transfer of Ownership Program. UA Extension publication, AZ1554. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1554.pdf
- Waters, S. B., Farrell-Poe, K. L., & Wagner, K. (2012, Winter/Spring). When it Rains it Runs Off: Runoff and Urbanized Areas in Arizona. Backyards & Beyond: Rural Living in Arizona, 6(1): 14-17..More infoWaters, Summer, Kitt Farrell-Poe, Kristen Wagner. 2012. When it rains it runs off: runoff and urbanized areas in Arizona. In Backyards & Beyond: Rural Living in Arizona. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. 6(1): 14-17, Winter/Spring.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2011, February). Do Deeper Wells Mean Better Water?. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1486c,. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486c.pdfMore infoThis publication was adapted with permission from a Wisconsin Cooperative Extension publication, G3652, authored by Christine Mechenich and Byron Shaw.Revised and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2011, February). Maintaining Private Water Well Systems. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1486d. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486d.pdfMore infoThis publication was adapted with permission from a Wisconsin Cooperative Extension publication, G3399, authored by Christine Mechenich and Byron Shaw.Reviewed, revised, and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2011, February). Private Well Protection. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1486e. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486e.pdfMore infoThis publication was adapted with permission from the University of Connecticut publication, "Water on the Move," at http://www.healthyhome.uconn.edu/pages/privatewellprotection.html.Reviewed, revised, and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Jones-McLean, L., & McLean, S. (2011, April). Well water testing and understanding the results. Arizona Cooperative Extension publication AZ1486f. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486f.pdf
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Jones-McLean, L., & McLean, S. (2011, Fall). Matching drinking water quality problems to treatment methods. Arizona Cooperative Extension publication AZ1486l. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486l.pdf
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Jones-McLean, L., & McLean, S. (2011, Fall). Private water well components. Arizona Cooperative Extension publication AZ1486b. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486b.pdf
- Waters, S. B., Farrell-Poe, K. L., & Wagner, K. (2011, July). When it Rains it Runs Off: Runoff and Urbanized Areas in Arizona. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1542. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1542.pdfMore infoReviewed, revised, and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, Fall). Arizona Extension Water Quality. UACE Water Working Group.More infoListserv that enhances communication among the University of Arizona College of Ag & Life Sciences Cooperative Extension Water Working Group.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, Fall). Region 9 Water Quality Coordination. Region 9 Water Quality Coordination project.More infoListserv that enhanced communication among the Regional Water Quality team.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, Fall). USDA-NIFA Region 9 Water Quality Coordination.More infoRegional Website.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, March). Antibacterial Products in Septic Systems, revision. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1258. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1258.pdfMore infoAZ1258 (revised). Reviewed and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, March). Arsenic in Private Water Wells. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1486k. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486k.pdfMore infoReviewed, revised, and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, March). Managing Your Household Septic System, revision. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1161. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1161.pdfMore infoAZ1161 (revised)
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, March). Obtaining a Water Sample for Bacterial Analysis. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1486g. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486g.pdfMore infoReviewed, revised, and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, March). Operation and Maintenance Tips for Your Septic System. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1175. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1175.pdfMore infoEvery 5 years, Extension publications must be reviewed and resubmitted.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2010, March). RV Holding-tank Treatments & Deodorizers in Septic Systems, revision. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1233. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1233.pdfMore infoAZ1233 (revised). Reviewed again and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., & Arimendi, K. (2010, Fall). ACE Onsite Wastewater Education program. http://extension.arizona.edu/water-portal/onsite-wastewater-education-program
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Jones-McLean, L., & McLean, S. (2010, March). Lead in Private Water Wells. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1486j. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486j.pdfMore infoReviewed, revised, and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Jones-McLean, L., & McLean, S. (2010, March). Microorganisms in Private Water Wells. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1486h. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486h.pdfMore infoReviewed, revised, and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Jones-McLean, L., & McLean, S. (2010, March). Nitrate in Private Water Wells. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1486i. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1486i.pdfMore infoFarrell-Poe, K., L. Jones-McLean, and S. McLean. 2010. Nitrate in private water wells. UA Extension publication, AZ1486i. Tucson, AZ: UA. Reviewed, revised, and resubmitted in 2016.
- Farrell-Poe, K. L., Rock, C., Pater, S., Schwartz, K., & Daily, C. (2010, Fall). UACE Water Quality Program. http://extension.arizona.edu/topics/agriculture-and-natural-resources/water
- Farrell-Poe, K. L. (2000, June). Septic System Owner's Guide. UA CALS Cooperative Extension, AZ1226.More infoFarrell-Poe, K. 2018. Septic system owner's guide. UA Extension publication, AZ1226 (revised from 2000). Tucson, AZ: UA.