| How can I take an active role in protecting drinking water? |
| Using the new information that is now available about drinking water, citizens can both be aware of the challenges of keeping drinking water safe and take an active role in protecting drinking water. There are lots of ways that individuals can get involved in protecting drinking water. Some people can help clean up the watershed that is the source of their community's drinking water. Other people can get involved in wellhead protection activities to prevent the contamination of the ground water source that provides drinking water to their community. These people will be able to make use of the information that states and most water systems are gathering as they assess their sources of drinking water. Still other people can attend public meetings to ensure that the community's need for safe drinking water is considered in making decisions about land use. You may wish to participate in protecting drinking water as your state and water system make funding decisions. Also, keep in mind that all consumers can do their part in protecting drinking water by conserving water and disposing properly of household chemicals. Home Page | FAQs | Glossary | Contact Us |