Protecting Your Groundwater

No one wants to have a contaminated water source. To protect your groundwater, know what common contamination sources are in your household. These could be anything from cleaning products, to fertilizers or pharmaceuticals.

Also, learn how to dispose of them properly. Prevention is much more cost-effective than cleanup.

The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) offers these suggestions:

• Do not pour chemicals down the drain or on the ground, take them to a hazardous waste collection site
• Take used motor oil to a recycling center (Advanced Auto in Kokomo also processes used oil)
• Do not flush medications or personal care items down the toilet

What may seem like a small decision today can have large consequences later!