The National Ground Water Association initiated its first annual Protect Your Groundwater Day today, 14 September 2010. This day is designed to focus on preventing contamination and water conservation as ways to protect groundwater resources.
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).
National Ground Water Association
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