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Drinking water, also known as potable water, is water that we consume without high risk of harm or illness. The Mid-Atlantic water supply is generally considered as a low-risk water supply. Only a small portion of the water supply is used for drinking or food preparation. A greater percentage of the water supply makes landscaping, irrigation, and washing or cleaning activities possible. [ 613 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/drinking-water/
Drinking water, also known as potable water, is water that we consume without high risk of harm or illness - lets Keep our Water Clean!
When rain falls from the sky, it lands on many different surfaces across the entire Mid-Atlantic region, from Richmond to Philadelphia. If a raindrop lands on a plant, it evaporates into the air. If it lands on a crop field, it soaks into the ground and nourishes the plants. However, when rain falls on the road or another hard surface, it rushes into a drainage system or a nearby stream. [ 539 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/danger-zones/
Storm water lands on many different surfaces across the entire Mid-Atlantic from Richmond to Philadelphia these surfaces could be pollution danger zones.
The Hazards of Construction Trash Construction sites are a maze of hundreds of potential environmental hazards. Beginning from the moment, a construction site is cleared of trees, roots, trees and stumps are often dumped into landfills with other types of trash. When the first bulldozers begin to plow through the soil, this type of heavy duty equipment can disrupt naturally occurring water aquifers with fill dirt if construction contractors do not properly follow EPA compliance regulations. [ 502 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/construction-trash/
Construction sites are a maze of hundreds of potential environmental hazards. Construction trash can be better managed to reduce and prevent pollution.
Do dumpster trash our water -- well the are certainly handy for the disposal of a large quantity of trash or construction waste, but they aren't always the most environmentally-friendly waste management solution. While they're great for keeping garbage confined until it can be hauled away, they're often exposed to adverse weather conditions-- things like rain, hail, and snow. Consider what happens when trash and debris from construction sites and dumpsters without dumpster covers mingles with precipitation. [ 538 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/do-dumpsters-trash-our-water/
Do dumpsters trash our water -- well debris from dumpsters without covers mix with precipitation is not only messy it's dangerous. Keep our water clean!
Illegal Dumping You're driving down the road with a car filled with leftover paint and equipment from a friend's backyard project. Up ahead is a small construction site that's worker-free for the weekend. Its big dumpster is hard to miss and easy to drive right up to. You don't want to have to pay the local dump's $50 fee. And that construction site dumpster is sitting right there. [ 520 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/illegal-dumping-puts-clean-water-at-risk/
Illegal Dumping Puts Clean Water at Risk
One of the tasking activities when doing construction is to preserve the natural environment. There has been a lot of concern from environmentalists about the degradation of the natural environment during construction. All contractors and builders should ensure EPA compliance in all their construction activities. EPA provides guidelines for storm water run off management that are mostly responsible for environmental degradation. [ 599 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/best-practices-for-storm-water-management/
Concern from environmentalists about the degradation of the natural environment during construction. Consider best practices for storm water management.
What Home Buyers Don't Want When Looking for a New Home Normally, you'll see families looking for delightful suburban homes that offer plenty of energy efficient features to help lower their carbon footprints. While gorgeous energy efficient windows and doors are wonderful, the last thing you want is a contaminated home. Focusing on the things you do not want is very important, such as toxic storm water runoff that leached chemicals into the ground during the home's construction. [ 551 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/new-homes-clean-water/
Toxic storm water runoff that leached chemicals into the ground during the home's construction. Lets talk about new homes clean water.
Storm Water Discharge Outlets And How To Spot Them When people think of "workplace safety" at construction sites, they think of fall protection or overhead hazards. Proper "lock-out/tag-out" procedures. Hard hats and steel toed boots. And properly filled out daily reports. But it's unlikely that they'll be thinking about storm water. Isn't that going to be the problem of the future property owner once the construction crew is finished and long gone? [ 597 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/storm-water-discharge-outlets/
Storm Water Discharge Outlets how to spot them - people think of "workplace safety" at construction sites they think of fall protection or overhead hazards.
The water used in our homes originates from some point. It could be a spring, rivers, underground aquifers or even lakes. These are the source waters. The relevant authorities should implement and enforce measures for source water protection to ensure that the water being supplied to homes and public institutions is safe for consumption. Citizens within the locality of the water source also have the responsibility of ensuring that the source is protected from contamination and pollution. [ 475 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/source-water-protection/
Source Water Protection - Lakes, steams and waterways
Prevent Pollution Caused By Storm Water Run Off The damage caused from uncontainable storm water runoff can have an irreparable impact on lakes, rivers, and all connected waterways - our source water. Following some basic pollution prevention (P2) practices makes a difference. Debris and sediment in waterbodies from construction sites can cause a wide array of debilitating consequences, including: blocking light to aquatic plants… [ 697 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/basic-pollution-prevention/
Damage from un-contained storm water runoff can have an irreparable impact on lakes, rivers - our source water. Take basic pollution prevention steps now.
Maryland And Virginia Builders Are Using Outdated Clean Water Permits Clean water laws in Maryland and Virginia require builders to acquire clean water permits before work begins. Builders must account for the damage that is done to the environment during their projects, and the clean water permits of old have few restrictions. Companies have been found working with expired clean water permits, but government officials are not taking action against these businesses. [ 549 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/outdated-clean-water-permits/
Outdated Clean Water Permits impact clean water. New permits are required for work, but even the most responsible companies are not held to high standards.
Many people do not realize that less than one percent of the fresh water on earth is actually available for use as drinking water or for other household purposes. This source water can be found in rivers, lakes, streams, and ground water. However, storm water run off from construction sites can easily pollute any of these sources. This is why SWPPP compliance is essential when planning any sort of construction project. [ 447 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/dont-drink-paint/
Don't Drink Paint storm water run off from construction sites can easily pollute any of these sources. Lets work together to keep our water clean.
Storm water runoff and pollution pose a troublesome threat to our source water. Storm water runoff occurs when precipitation does not absorb naturally into the ground and the resulting water runs into bodies of source water, such as streams, ponds, lakes and rivers. Often, this runoff will carry pollutants and debris along waters natural flow, thus posing a risk of contamination of source water, which leads to a host of environmental problems. [ 592 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/storm-water-runoff-and-pollution/
Storm water runoff and pollution pose a troublesome threat to our source water. Community action on a regional scale is required to protect source water.
The US Environmental Protection Agency is in charge of, among other things - keeping the drinking water safe and free from environmental toxins. Construction activity is drawing greater focus on from enforcement authorities to better manage storm water run off and protection of our source water ecosystem. Recently, the EPA expanded its focus on the regulations regarding these issues, which has caused many builders to reconsider how they operate and design their projects. [ 521 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/asking-more-from-home-builders/
Construction activity the focus of enforcement authorities manage storm water run off protect local source water. We are asking more from home builders.
Interview with KWC Legal Department KWC is initiating a class action lawsuit for the lack of enforcement and adherence to the EPA Mandated Guidelines. If you or a loved one has been effected sign up to interview with our legal department. [ 109 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/lidded-dumpster-class-action-lawsuit/
24 Aug Lidded Dumpster Class Action Lawsuit Posted at 09:03h in Construction Sites, EPA, Home Builders, Pollution Elimination, Storm Water Management, SWPPP, Waste Disposal by kmdig 0 Comments 0 Likes Share Interview with KWC Legal Department KWC is initiating a class action lawsuit for the lack of…
http://keepwaterclean.org/making-clean-water-a-priority-together/
Working Together - Making Clean Water A Priority innovative products initiatives address water scarcity and increase availability of safe drinking water.
http://keepwaterclean.org/solid-waste-source-water-protection/
Properly constructed landfills will have trash securely buried to isolating waste from air and water. Solutions to solid waste & source water protection.
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08 Aug Making Clean Water A Priority – Together Posted at 18:24h in Community, Community Awareness, Eco Responsive, Home Builders 0 Comments 1 Like Share Clean water is a limited resource that many take for granted every day. Each year, more and more innovative products and initiatives are introduce…
Consider the risks posed by the interaction of storm water and uncovered construction dumpsters. We know builder operations produce a great deal of refuse during construction activities, new builds, demolition and house renovations. Dumpsters are the primary means to manage and dispose of the refuse - and all too often the dumpster runoff & toxins flow into our source water eco-systems. [ 603 more words. ]
http://keepwaterclean.org/dumpster-runoff-toxins/
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