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<br />"-"-8 <br />IJ\_I d 1 J- <br /> <br />Ground Water Protection <br />. Starts at Home <br /> <br />~ews USA <br />(:'.'UJ - One 01 the key ingredients 01 the Ameri- <br />can way of life----one that's often taken for granted- <br />is an abundance of fresh \vater. <br />At current usage levels, U.S. groW1d water re- <br />SOLUCes alone could supply Americans' needs for <br />the next 400 years. <br />But experts at the National Rural Water Associa- <br />tion say ground water is a delicate resource and <br />needs to be protected and respected. <br />Through the proper use and disposal of house- <br />hold chemicals, consumers can protect the environ- <br />ment and help ensure a safe water supply for future <br />generations. <br /> <br />Examples 01 Products That Are Potential <br />Water Pollutants When Discarded <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Insecticides <br />Gasoline <br />Spot Remover <br />Oil <br />Paint Thinner <br />Disinfectants <br /> <br />Brake Fluid <br />Herbi6des <br />P,lint <br />Kerosene <br />Antifreeze <br />Floor Polish <br /> <br />Some prod uets, such as drain openers, <br />chlorine bleach, oven cleaner and toilet <br />bowl cleaner, are usually not a problem if <br />disposed of correctly. <br /> <br />\Vhen Using Hazardous Products <br />-Use only as directed-t\l\'ice as much does not <br />mean nvice the results. <br />-Keep lUlused proclucts in their original con- <br />tainers. Use them up completely-or share \\'ith a <br />friend. <br />-Buy only what you need. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />When Discarding Products <br />-"'ever pour leftover proclucts dO\\'n the sink or <br />toilet; don't dump them on the grOlmd. <br />-Wrap empty containers with newspaper and <br />place them in the trash. <br />-Allow sol...",ts, thinners, paints ,md other liq- <br />uids to evaporate in safe, outdoor locations, while <br />kE'eping them away from children and pets. <br />-Belore putting liquids and paints into the gar- <br />bage, pour them into containers with kitty litter, dirt <br /> <br />- - - - - - -CRW~- - <br />-------- -- <br />- <br />----~ <br /> <br />or sawdust to absorb the liquids. <br />By lollowing these simple household tips, Ameri- <br />cans can do their fair share in the effort to protect <br />groWld water resources. <br />Local water profes....:;,ionals work hard testing, fil- <br />tering and treating water, keeping it safe and pro- <br />viding consumers \,...ith quality water, according to <br />the association. <br />Consumers should also do their part at home so <br />they can continue the tradition of the best quality <br />water in the world. <br /> <br />wgJli <br />~ <br /> <br />. ..'OUn(! ..ale' S<,lpply oe~elopmllol <br />. g'ound"alll'lIdl~fCaloon <br />. g'OunClwal{!,'emeo,allOt'l <br /> <br />conS<Ji!mggeolog-stS$mce '966 <br /> <br />w.e. WELLS & CO.. INC. I Curt Wells <br />2010 west 120th avenue. denver, colorado 80234 <br />telephOne (303) 466-3801 <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL <br />TECHNICIANS, INC. <br /> <br /> <br />Water/Wastewater/Mine Water <br />Management and Consulting <br />Full Service, Repair & Construction <br /> <br />EN.TECH <br />'\Ai,\".."'_ <br />,~ <br /> <br />. Certified Operators <br />. Certilied Laboratory <br />. Coil. and Oist. Work <br />. Haz. Mat. Training <br />. Sewer Cleaning <br />. Water Taps <br />. Contract Operations <br />. System Evaluations <br />. Operator Training <br />. Preventive Maint. Program <br />. Grease Trap Programs <br />. Engineering Services <br /> <br />(303) 569-3335 <br />(303) 825-7871 Metro <br />1-800- 7 48-3335 <br /> <br />P.O. Box 0384 <br />Georgetown. CO 80444 <br /> <br />11 <br />