Mike Nicholson By Mike Nicholson August is National Water Quality Month, and it’s a good time for our neighbors to think about the ways they can protect the water quality in MetroWest and inside their own homes.
Rain will flush everything from pet waste to fertilizer from your lawns right down into the storm drains.
All that mess ends up in local rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater.
Picking up pet waste and trash from your lawn doesn’t just make you a good neighbor — it also protects the water supply.
Inside your home, be mindful of what you are pouring down the drain.
Soaps, household chemicals, detergents and medications all end up in the water supply once they’ve been flushed down the drain.
Water quality inside the home Homeowners who aren’t on a municipal water supply shouldn’t assume their water is safe.
While public water systems are regulated by the EPA, private water supplies aren’t.
If any contaminants are identified, a professional can recommend a home water treatment system to improve the water quality, giving you peace of mind.
Use these tips to protect and preserve the quality of water in your home and in MetroWest.