Here are some staggering facts about groundwater in the United States you may not be aware of yet. The United States uses 82.3 billion gallons per day of fresh groundwater for public supply, private supply, irrigation, livestock, manufacturing, mining, thermoelectric power, and other purposes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 2. Ten percent of homes […]
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National Groundwater Awareness Week: Tips
10 tips on how you can be part of the solution in protecting and conserving groundwater. Go Native Use native plants in your landscape. They look great, and don’t need much water or fertilizer. Also choose grass varieties for your lawn that are adapted for your region’s climate, reducing the need for extensive watering or […]
National Groundwater Awareness Week
What is Groundwater Awareness Week? March 7th through March 13th is National Groundwater Awareness Week. What is GWAW? It is a week dedicated to bringing attention to our most valuable asset: water. Water is such an easy resource to take for granted. Thirsty? Go to the filtered water on your fridge door. Sticky hands? Turn […]
Preventing Spills in Medical, Lab, and Dental Offices
Here are some tips on how to prevent spills in medical, lab and dental offices. WHAT CAN I DO AT MY FACILITY TO HELP PROTECT GROUNDWATER? Switch to imaging techniques that are entirely digital to remove the need for photo processing and the associated chemicals and waste. If your lab uses a xylene still for […]
Next week is National Groundwater Awareness Week!
Each year during National Groundwater Awareness Week, organizations across the country speak up for groundwater. How will you ensure your voice is heard?
Preventing Spills in the Dry Cleaning Field
What are some potential contaminants in the dry cleaning industry? In the dry cleaning business, the solvent is the most obvious potential contaminant. But did you know, your spotting chemicals could also cause contamination if spilled on the ground or dumped down a drain? Here are a few simple tips for preventing contaminant spills in […]
