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How can one person make a difference in protecting your drinking water? It’s simple, with just a little effort and determination. Read on to discover how you can help protect your drinking water—and the world’s.
Do your part to make a difference in your area’s water quality. Prevent water pollution by minimizing the use of pesticides and fertilizer in your garden and lawn. Use proper methods to dispose of hazardous household waste, such as bleach, motor oil, and common household cleaners. Some cities have drop-off areas for paints, solvents, pesticides, cleaning and automotive products, and other materials. By taking advantage of these facilities, you can help ensure these hazardous materials don’t seep back into the soil and contaminate water supplies.
Help clean up your community’s water supply. Attend public meetings about environmental issues, or volunteer at a wellhead protection organization. If your community doesn’t offer such organizations, why not start one? Visit the EPA’s website for more information about how you can take action in your community.
Beyond where you live, many people in developing countries have no choice but to drink from contaminated rivers and streams. Children and adults in developing nations are often at risk of illnesses that can result in death. The Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW) and the PUR® brand are making a difference by providing clean drinking water to those in desperate need. You can help save lives by getting involved. With every PUR water filtration product purchase, a donation is made to the Children’s Safe Drinking Water program. View disclaimer.
Educate others about your area’s drinking-water conditions, as well as conditions around the world and the CSDW efforts. To educate children, find water education activities. By spreading the word, you can make a difference throughout your community and, eventually, all over the world.
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