How Your Daily Actions Can Improve the Water Quality of Your Community
Simple changes in our daily routine can have a huge impact on water quality. For example, not mowing near streams and ponds or using fewer pesticides and fertilizer protects local water sources. Mowing grass and shrubs around waterways removes their barrier against erosion and pollutants, while the chemicals from pesticides and fertilizers can run off […]
The EPA: Making the Difference in Water Conservation
The number of people in the U.S. has doubled over the past half-century, and our water consumption has grown even more. At least 40 states are expected to have shortages by 2024, so it’s essential that we conserve water now. The EPA works hard to use water management best practices at all its buildings across […]
Purifying Water During a Crisis
Your tap water may not be accessible or safe to use after an emergency, such as a water main break, hurricane, or flood. When it comes to avoiding illness from unsafe water, remember that in some cases boiling or filtering won’t be enough to make contaminated water safe for consumption. If you know or suspect […]
Drink Safely: How to Filter Water at Home!
Filtering your water is one of the best ways to ensure you’re only consuming clean water. While it may be easier to buy bottled water that’s already been filtered, you can save money in the long run by filtering it yourself. The method of filtration will likely depend on what impurities you’re hoping to remove […]
Sources of Well Contamination and Their Dangers
People can consume harmful toxins and bacteria by drinking contaminated water. Municipal systems take care of this problem for their citizens through treatment and monitoring procedures, whereas private wells do not have the same services readily available. The lack of outside help comes with the owner’s responsibility to maintain cleanliness- specifically, being aware of possible […]
