August is National Water Quality Month!
Imagine life without clean water – no tap to quench your thirst, no lakes or rivers to enjoy, no showers, no safe water for wildlife. Every drop matters, and we all play a role in protecting it. 💧
At BCVWD, we work hard to deliver safe, high-quality water to more than 22,000 customers. But clean water doesn’t just start at the source, it starts at home.
“We’re all partners in protecting water quality,” said Board Member David Hoffman. “At BCVWD, we do our part to ensure safe, reliable water every day, but it also takes everyday choices from our customers to keep our local water sources clean and healthy. Together, we make a lasting impact.”
Here are the Top 5 Ways You Can Make a Big Impact from home:
- Wash your car at a car wash – 🚗 Car washes filter and treat dirty water, unlike driveway washing, which sends chemicals straight to storm drains.
- Pick up after your pets – 🐾 Pet waste is packed with nitrogen, which can harm rivers, lakes, and aquatic life.
- Avoid phosphorus-based fertilizers – 🌱 These chemicals can run off into local waterways, disrupting ecosystems and harming wildlife.
- Never flush medications – 💊 Flushed meds can pollute drinking water and affect aquatic species. Use proper disposal programs instead.
- Recycle used oil and antifreeze – 🛢️ Auto fluids are toxic and should be taken to a recycling center or service station—never poured down a drain.
Together, we can protect our community’s most precious resource, clean water. #NationalWaterQualityMonth #BCVWD #ProtectOurWater #BeWaterWise #WaterWithHeart