Protecting the Potomac doesn’t have to be hard. In celebration of #SourceWaterProtectionWeek, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has simple steps you can take to #ProtectTheSource. We'll add one more tip: There is no such thing as a flushable wipe; don't believe the hype. These products

Conserving watersheds and preventing pollution are vital steps toward securing a sustainable future. We hope you learned a lot this week about source water protection, and Rogue Drinking Water Partnership will continue working hard to protect the water resources in our basin. #ProtectTheSource

Have you visited our Patuxent Watershed Recreational Areas? Showoff your pics, and tag us!

We manage about 6,000 acres to help protect the Triadelphia Reservoir and Duckett Reservoir, vital sources of water for 1/3 of our customers.

#ProtectTheSource

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Protecting the Potomac doesn’t have to be hard. In celebration of #SourceWaterProtectionWeek, here are some simple steps you can take to #ProtectTheSource.

DYK almost 86 percent of the basin’s population receives its drinking water from public water suppliers? We’re just one of those suppliers who are helping to provide drinking water for our residents.

#SourceWaterProtectionWeek #ProtectTheSource

What’s a reservoir? The word comes from the French verb “reserver” or to reserve, which pretty much describes the purpose of a reservoir: water storage!

We have two on the Patuxent River: the Triadelphia and Duckett reservoirs.

#ProtectTheSource

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Source water protection doesn’t just happen at the utility. 💧 It happens on farms, in forests, in neighborhoods — wherever decisions are made that affect the land and water we all rely on.

Learn more & get Involved:
www.sourcewatercollaborative.org

#ProtectTheSource #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

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Protecting our drinking water sources reduces health risks and controls treatment costs. It's a win-win for public health and savings. Let's prioritize source water protection! #ProtectTheSource #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

Protect the Source logo for Source Water Protection Week

It’s #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! This week, we’re recognizing the critical role our rivers, lakes and aquifers play in delivering safe, reliable drinking water. Stay tuned for posts all week on what YOU can do to #ProtectTheSource and #ProtectCleanWater

#PuttingDrinkingWaterFirst

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? In our region, we depend on the Potomac River.

Help us celebrate this waterway and others in the region during #SourceWaterProtectionWeek by taking action to #ProtectTheSource! bit.ly/4mDD4E0

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It’s #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! Protecting our drinking water sources reduces health risks and controls treatment costs. It's a win-win for public health and savings. Let's prioritize source water protection! #ProtectTheSource #PuttingDrinkingWaterFirst

It’s #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! This week, we’re recognizing the critical role our rivers, lakes and aquifers play in delivering safe, reliable drinking water. Stay tuned for interactive resources, fun facts, and more on our socials this week! #ProtectTheSource

It’s #SourceWaterProtectionWeek!

This week, we’re recognizing the critical role our rivers play in delivering safe, reliable drinking water. Be sure to follow us, share and comment to help spread the word to #ProtectTheSource!

Drinking Water Protecting MI source Webinar series Graphic with 3 water droplets

"From Source to Tap: Implementing a Resilient Source Water Protection Plan w Innovative Management Strategies": EGLE webinar on how agencies, communities, universities, local orgs, & citizens can promote & protect drinking water sources.

2/20, 9am #ProtectTheSource

www.michigan.gov/egle/outreac...