Protecting the Source

Our mission is to protect drinking water by preventing pollution at the source. Let’s explore how the watershed functions:

• Water Supply: Our watersheds play a vital role in collecting and channeling rainwater to replenish streams, rivers and reservoirs that provide clean drinking water to our community.
• Water Filtration: A watershed's natural features, such as wetlands and forests, effectively filter out pollutants, ensuring that the water flowing through it remains clean and safe.
• Healthy Habitat: The vegetation in our watersheds helps stabilize soil, prevent erosion, and provides essential habitat for wildlife.

Step 1

Maintain your septic system. A poorly maintained septic system can contaminate groundwater wells and nearby surface water with harmful bacteria. Learn how to care for your septic system.

Step 2

Never pour oils, chemicals or leftover prescriptions down the drain or into the toilet. Find out how to dispose of prescriptions safely. Contact your town to find a local household hazardous waste collection site.

Step 3

Rethink your lawn. Fertilizers and weed killers make their way into ground water and nearby streams. Consider replacing some grass area with native plants. Save time, save money and protect water purity.