Tips on Keeping Water Clean

Pure Water is the World’s First and Foremost Medicine. 
– Slovakian Proverb

Handle and Dispose of Water Waste Properly.

Liquid waste contamination can make both humans and animals very ill by contaminating water, soil or the air, so proper handling is vital to reduce the spread of disease or the risk of ruining crops

Maintain Heating Oil Tanks and Fill Lines

Cleaning water tanks regularly will help prevent algae from lining the interior and keep sediments from building up at the bottom of the tank. It will also limit disease-carrying insects and vermin from residing in the tank. A clean water tank will also allow it to maintain water quality, color and smell.

Maintain and Use Septic System Properly

Using a septic tank will reduce your environmental footprint since it uses the soil's natural filtering process to eliminate wastewater. The water is filtered by the septic tank before being released in the soil.

Maintain Wells

It is important to prevent wastewater and human or animal waste being deposited anywhere near the well, as it could penetrate the soil and potentially pollute the water table. If the well is used for drinking water and to water livestock, the watering place for the livestock must be well away from the well.

Practice Water Conservation

Conserving water is important because it keeps water pure and clean while protecting the environment. Conserving water means using our water supply wisely and be responsible. Keeping our water supply safe and pure will protect the water for the generations to come.

Work together to find opportunities in your community to better protect water.

Protecting sources of drinking water is an effective way to reduce risks to public health, instill customer confidence, and control water treatment costs. Addressing water quality concerns at the source also has many other environmental and societal benefits that aren't seen from treatment alone.