Celebrate Clean Water
You don’t have to geocache too long before you run into litter, pollution, and water quality issues. Unfortunately, you get a bird’s-eye view of what makes litter so repulsive. August is a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe water. Welcome to National Water Quality Month!
It’s easy to take water for granted. You turn the faucet, water comes out. You buy bottled water. You drink a glass of water when dining out. It’s all about trust. The important thing to realize is that you have a role in keeping water safe and potable.
You need to drink 2.5 quarts of water per day to stay healthy, according to the EPA. That means the water you drink must be safe and free of contaminants. The fact you need to bear in mind is that what you dump into the river or pour down the drain affects the quality of the water you drink.
The majority of American rely on water from surface water. How you treat the water and the surrounding area determines the water quality. So, when you spill engine oil in the drive or pour the rest of the paint thinner down the drain, you are directly impacting the water you drink. It behooves you then to pay attention to your impact on water resources. You may very likely be impacting your own health.
