Each
American household uses an average of 94,000 gallons of water
per year. We often take
this convenience for granted. It is in everyone's best interest
to be aware of this precious resource in order to conserve
and protect it from many risks.
The poster to the right can
assist you in understanding how everyday occurrences can affect
your drinking water. Risks to drinking water come in many
forms, such as municipal and industrial discharges, recreational
activities or simply natural conditions and events. These
can all, in one way or another, be considered a risk to the
safety of our drinking water.
The Protecting America's Public
Health poster provides a detailed graphic description of these
risks and the barriers in place to help ensure the safety
of our drinking water.