Groundwater Protection

Unfortunately, contaminated groundwater is very difficult and expensive to clean up. Solutions can be found after groundwater has been contaminated but this isn't always easy. The best thing to do is adopt pollution prevention and conservation practices in order to protect important groundwater supplies from being contaminated or depleted in the first place.

Pollution Prevention
Many steps are being taken to keep pollutants from reaching groundwater supplies. Manufacturers are using fewer toxic raw materials. Consumers have switched to phosphate-free detergents and other less polluting household products. Federal regulations contained in the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act have also been a big part of the protection of drinking water supplies.

Groundwater Conservation
Groundwater is available in limited quantities. Since groundwater is an important resource for so many people, it is important to protect it. Conserving the quantity of groundwater is easy. By simply reducing the amount of water that we use, our water supply will last longer. Find out how you can start conserving water today.

Groundwater Guardian
You can protect groundwater on a local level in your community. Click here to meet and join a network of communities full of people who care about the future of this most important natural resource, groundwater.