For household water well owners, how they manage their well systems and property can make a difference in their water quality. People who do not use household wells also can make a difference in groundwater quality, for instance, by how they store, use, and dispose of hazardous household substances, or how well they maintain their septic systems.
Additionally, with drought gripping much of the United States, protecting groundwater through conservation is more important than ever.
Protect Your Groundwater Day is an occasion for every citizen to ACT: Acknowledge the issue, Consider how it applies to you, then Take action. Here are some action steps individuals can take courtesy of the (organization) and NGWA:
1. Acknowledge the causes of preventable groundwater contamination
• Everyone
o There are hazardous substances common to households
o Most household water use occurs in a few areas around the home.
• If you own a water well
o Wellheads should be a safe distance from potential contamination
o Septic system malfunctions can pollute groundwater
o Poorly constructed or maintained wells can facilitate contamination
o Improperly abandoned wells can lead to groundwater contamination (read related article).
2. Consider which apply to you
• Everyone
o What specific hazardous substances are in and around your home?
o Where do you and your family use the most water?
• If you own a water well
o Is your wellhead a safe distance from possible contamination?
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