Celebrate Drinking Water Week
Missouri American Water recommends six simple steps to protect local waterways
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Missouri American Water joins the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in recognizing May 6 – 12 as National Drinking Water Week -- a time to recognize the vital role that drinking water plays in our daily lives. A few simple steps at home can help protect the rivers and wells that are the source of our water.
Watershed protection is the common thread that runs through these simple steps. We all live in a watershed – an area of land where the runoff from rain drains to a waterway. When it rains, some of the water soaks into the soil and becomes groundwater. Some of the water travels across the land to nearby streams and rivers. In its travels, this storm water carries any pollutants that are on the ground.
Six simple steps in our homes and yards can help reduce storm water pollution and protect Missouri’s water resources.
- Recycle and don’t litter.
- Remember that storm inlets drain to rivers. Don’t pour oil or chemicals in the street.
- Plant native plants. They support wildlife, help preserve our natural diversity and require no fertilizer or herbicides.
- Use lawn chemicals sparingly and follow directions.
- Plant a rain garden to capture runoff from rainwater.
- Join a local stream clean-up team.
Missouri American Water treats approximately 230 million gallons of water every day, pumps it to storage tanks and delivers it through thousands of miles of water mains to about 1.5 million people. “It just makes sense that water’s long journey to homes and businesses starts with clean rivers and groundwater,” said Missouri American Water President Frank Kartmann.
Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.
Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
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