What are the top ten practices to protect and conserve groundwater?
1. Dispose of chemicals properly, do not store or use them near a well. 2. Take used motor oil to a recycling center. 3. Limit the amount of fertilizer used on plants, especially near a well. 4. Take short showers. 5. Shut water off while brushing teeth. 6. Run only full loads of dishes and laundry. 7. Check for leaky faucets and have them fixed. 8. Water plants only when necessary. 9. Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator. 10. Get involved in water education.
