Promoted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, March 16-22 marks 2015 Fix a Leak Week. this week focuses on helping consumers be aware of(more…)
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National Groundwater Awareness Week 2015
About 44 percent of the U.S. population, and as much as 96 percent in rural areas, relies on groundwater for its drinking supply. Contaminated groundwater(more…)
Hard to Lather – Easy to Fix
Hard water is called “Hard”, for a number of reasons…some say it’s because it is full of hard rock-like inorganic mineral compounds like calcium carbonate. Others call it hard because it’s hard on the wallet, plumbing, faucets, laundry, and appliances. I like to teach my team that it is hard to lather. Soft water is called soft because “soft” is the opposite of “hard” and it sounds better than “easy”.
Protect your Wellhead
Owning your own well makes you the proprietor of your own water utility. You are responsible for the quality of your own water supply, and also for protecting it’s source. Without vigilant wellhead protection, aquifers can become contaminated, and entire communities and geographic areas will suffer.
WHO Reminds us of the value of Waste Water
Only 20 per cent of global wastewater is currently being treated, leaving low-income countries hardest hit by contaminated water supplies and disease, according to a UN report which encourages governments to see treated wastewater as a valuable resource, and a priority for the post-2015 development agenda.
Responsible Water Stewardship
It’s time to get serious about preserving our precious water resources. It’s good for society, it’s good for the nation, it’s good for the planet and just as importantly, it’s good for business.