The United State Geological Survey (USGS) maintains a database of approximately 850,000 wells across the Nation. As a part of this effort, some 18,000 wells have water level and well information measured and aggregated into a media friendly GIF or GIS file known as the “Active Groundwater Level Network.” (Wells in the network have been […]
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Learning at Home #4: Pollution
Learn about potential threats to groundwater contamination in Lesson 4 of the Groundwater Foundation’s online resources: Pollution. This lesson explores the concepts of Nitrates Pharmaceuticals and personal care products Improperly managed on-site wastewater treatment systems Overuse and depletion PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances – a group of chemicals that have been used in a wide […]
Learning at Home #3: Aquifers
In Lesson 3 of the Groundwater Foundation’s free learning resources, take a deep dive into aquifers, the feature that provides drinking water to millions of people around the world. Videos for this lesson include an introduction as well as an aquifer demonstration video. After finishing a couple of the exercises or coloring pages, create and […]
Learning at Home #2: The Water Cycle
The Groundwater Foundation has released a new (free) series of online resources for parents and teachers to learn about groundwater in the classroom or at home. After understanding groundwater basics in Lesson 1, Lesson 2 explores the water cycle – the constant move of water in the environment. Water is always on the move. From […]
Learning at Home #1: Groundwater Basics
The Groundwater Foundation has released a new (free) series of online resources for parents and teachers to learn about groundwater in the classroom or at home. In Lesson 1 the basic fundamentals of Groundwater are explored. This lesson contains an animated intro video “What is groundwater?” as well as plenty background information to read from […]
Waste Disposal During COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 issue, the Indy Tox Drop program has been suspended until at least May 1st. In addition, large item pickup (including freon-containing items) has also been suspended until May 1st. Some automotive parts stores are still operating and may accept small quantities of waste oils and antifreeze – please call your local store to […]
