Good Clean Start
It's easy to take water for granted. And it's
easy to forget how quickly careless actions can mess it
up. The Edwards Aquifer is our primary source for water.
What you put down storm drains, or down the drain could
eventually re-enter the water cycle. That's not a pretty
thought.
Ask yourself, are you part of the solution
or part of the problem? To find out, check the chart below.
It's an average of the top seven water quality concerns
we all have to face.
| The Offenders |
#
of People Nationwide |
The
Percentage |
| Bug spray fanatics |
43 million |
40% |
| Over fertilizers |
38 million |
35% |
| Chronic car washers |
27 million |
25% |
| Over-waterers |
16 million |
15% |
| Leaky, septic tank slackers |
16 million |
15% |
| Folks who don't pick up after
their pets |
16 million |
15% |
| Sloppy mechanics |
3 million |
1-5% |
| Source: Provisional
estimates of potential residential polluters in
the US from The Terrene Institute. |
That's why it's important to take these water
quality tips to heart and use them. We'll do our part,
too. As always, SAWS is committed to preserving and conserving
our most precious resource. We'll continue to provide
you with the highest quality water, and do our best to
watch over and protect the Edwards Aquifer from pollution.
After all, good clean water is a vital part of our future.
Let's keep it that way.
