6 facts about groundwater to set the record straight!
News, Events, and Updates from MCWEC
What can I do to reduce groundwater pollution?
Groundwater contamination can last for decades and be difficult and expensive to clean up. Pollution prevention is the key. Discover ways you can help!
How Rain Gardens can help you improve water quality at home and at work
Rain gardens are areas of landscape designed to catch rainwater long enough to allow it to percolate slowly back into the groundwater rather than run off the surface into a storm drain.
Microplastics in Drinking Water
The latest issue of The Aquifer, the newsletter from the Groundwater Guardian, includes an article about a topic lately found in media headlines – microplastics in drinking water.
Why are New Septic Systems Banned in Marion County Wellfields?
Under the current Wellfield Protection Secondary Zoning Ordinance, new septic systems are banned from being installed within the limits of the Marion County wellfields
Tips for Filling Out Your Spill Plan (Part 4 – SDS)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 This is Part 4 in a series about the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Plan, one of the requirements for many businesses located in Marion County wellfields. The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) provides a spill plan template which is available here. This […]
