Next week is National Groundwater Awareness Week (March 7-13, 2021) an initiative created by the National Ground Water Association.
Any resource taken for granted is a resource at risk of being lost, which is why National Groundwater Awareness Week 2021 to dedicated to advocacy of groundwater safety and protection and increasing its access across the country.
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During GWAW, we encourage you to contact your state and federal representatives and urge them to protect groundwater in your area!
Click Here to Find and Contact Your State Legislator.
Click Here to Find and Contact Your Member of Congress and Senator.
#GWAW also serves as an annual reminder for water well owners to test, tend, and treat their private water systems. NGWA encourages annual inspections of private water systems by certified water well contractors to ensure systems are operating correctly and producing safe and healthy water.
Our most valuable and precious resource needs advocates who understand the importance groundwater plays in our lives and community.
Tips for practicing Groundwater Awareness Week in your home
- Why Is a Checkup Important? A properly constructed and maintained household-supply well will provide you with many years of quality service. Routine inspection of a water well system can help ensure it is operating properly, prolong its useful life, and protect your investment. Most importantly, inspections can protect your health by discovering issues that could result in water quality problems presenting a health risk.
- Keep hazardous chemicals, such as paint, fertilizer, pesticides, and motor oil far away from your well, and maintain a “clean” zone of at least 50 feet (15.24 meters) between your well and any kennels or livestock operations. Also, always maintain proper separation between your well and buildings, waste systems, or chemical storage areas. Your professional water well contractor is familiar with the applicable local codes.
- Get your water tested anytime there is a change in taste, odor or appearance, or anytime the system is serviced.
- Find a contractor in your area using our Find a Contractor tool.
You can find social media graphics to share before and during National Groundwater Awareness Week here.
