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A brook flows in the Aquifer area in Easthampton
INFORMATION FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
The journey of water to our glass involves the feeding of groundwater supplies by nearby rivers and streams and by rain and snowmelt soaking into soils. These groundwater supplies within the Barnes Aquifer are literally beneath our feet. So what you, your family, and neighbors do aboveground can have important consequences for drinking water sources belowground. You can think of your property and surrounding area as a giant sponge that soaks up not only rainfall but much of what may come with it.
Following are some good tips, resources, and links to help us all keep our drinking water safe.
- Your drinking water supply: Protecting it through the seasons
Click here for information. (pdf)
- Taking a chemical free approach to lawn and garden care.
Beyond Pesticides
Organic Lawn Care for Consumers
- Reducing the demand on groundwater resources/water conservation
EPA Water Sense
- Promoting aquifer recharge
Keeping stormwater close to where it falls
- Finding alternatives to carcinogenic coal tar sealants
Findings on Coal-Tar-Based Pavement Sealcoat,
USGS (pdf)
Alternatives, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(pdf)
- Take your car’s used oil with your sales receipt to service
stations or auto dealerships that have storage and proper
disposal facilities. Do not drain the oil onto the ground or into storm drains in the street.
- If you have a septic system, keep it in good working order and avoid putting toxic or hazardous substances down the drain.
For more information, click here.