Water Contamination- How Far Do Pollutants Reach?
Human activities are the most common causes of drinking water contamination. While the groundwater below the Earth’s surface is typically well-protected by rock and soil, pollutants which seep into the…
You Can Improve Wastewater Treatment- Simple Tips to Follow
Most people don’t give wastewater treatment a great deal of thought – wastewater from your home flows into a septic system or sewer, where it’s handled without much concern to…
What is Water Intoxication?
Your body needs a certain amount of water to remain healthy. It may not seem like it, but there is such a thing as drinking too much water. Although it…
Water Use in Athletics
Hoosiers love their sports teams, and we have some really great ones – the Pacers, the Colts, Indy Eleven, and more! Water use is important in athletics, not only to…
Water Safety Tips for Swimming Pool Season
With warm weather still in the forecast, many pools across the state are still open. For many, the summer season is filled with days by the pool, splashing around, swimming,…
Water-Smart Yard Maintenance
Common lawn care products can be major contaminators of drinking water sources. Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides enter water sources on the Earth’s surface and below ground through runoff when…