Today, 11 September, is being observed as Protect Your Groundwater Day.
This day, initiated by the National Ground Water Association in 2010, is designed to focus on the protection of groundwater resources through the prevention of contamination and through water conservation.
The association is encouraging the public to prevent contamination by being aware of common household contamination sources, such as cleaning products, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals, and to learn how to dispose of them properly. Proper disposal includes (among other actions) not pouring chemicals down the drain or on the ground (taking them to a hazardous waste collection instead), taking used motor oil to a recycling center, and not flushing medications or personal care items down the toilet (alternative: mix with coffee grounds and put in trash).
For more information about this observance, please visit:
http://www.ngwa.org/Events-Education/groundwater-day/Pages/default.aspx
Maine CDC: Protect Your Groundwater Day
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