Day Highlights Groundwater Protection
On September 14, the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) will launch its first annual “Protect Your Groundwater Day.” With 95 percent of all available freshwater from aquifers underground, being a good steward of groundwater just makes sense. The event will focus solely on groundwater protection, emphasizing the protection of groundwater resources through contamination prevention and water conservation.
Most surface water bodies are connected to groundwater. In addition, many public water systems draw all or part of their supply from groundwater, so protecting the resource protects the public water supply and impacts treatment costs. NWGA especially urges well owners to protect their groundwater and reduce risks to their water supplies.
For more information, http://www.ngwa.org/public/PYGD/pygd.aspx.