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
Graphic with a scenic river and forest background titled 'Steps to #ProtectTheSource.' It lists four actions: 1) Pick up trash, 2) Pick up pet waste, 3) Use less (or no) winter salt, 4) Reduce lawn and garden chemical use."
Protecting the Potomac doesn’t have to be hard. In celebration of #SourceWaterProtectionWeek, here are some simple steps you can take to #ProtectTheSource.
Celebrate #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! 💧 Every decision impacts our drinking water. Join Clean Water Action in #PuttingDrinkingWaterFirst! 🚰💙 Learn from drinking water expert Lynn Thorp in #WeAllLiveDownstream 👇 cleanwater.org/2025/10/03/s...
Infographic showing land use in the Potomac River watershed: 53% forest, 25% agriculture, 15% developed, and 6% water.
Clean drinking water starts with healthy land. What happens on the land, from forests to farms to backyards, flows downstream. Taking care of the land means taking care of the water we drink.
Learn more about how this usage can impact our source. bit.ly/4mDD4E0 #SourceWaterProtectionWeek
🌎💧 Every Illinois community water system with wells or surface water intakes must create a Source Water Protection Plan reviewed by Illinois EPA.
Thank you to all water professionals for taking these steps to protect our water for the long term! #SourceWaterProtectionWeek
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
Out of sight, but never out of mind. Groundwater is always moving under our feet, and its availability is crucial important for water security in the future. Learn more at www.rogueriverwc.org/what-we-do/f... and come back tomorrow for more of #SourceWaterProtectionWeek
Graphic design for source water protection week of a painted lake in a forest
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
It’s #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! 💧 Over 12M Illinoisans depend on public water supplies. Illinois EPA works with communities to safeguard these vital sources, and everyone has a role in protecting them.
Learn about the Source Water Assessment Program: bit.ly/3Y4uvco
Your tap water is a testament to the unseen work of water providers, who work around the clock to ensure its quality and safety. From source to tap, water providers are the vital link that ensures the reliability and safety of your water. #SourceWaterProtectionWeek
Some pollution comes from a pipe, which is called point source. Some comes from rain washing dirt and chemicals into streams, which is called a nonpoint source. Knowing the difference helps protect drinking water.
Learn more at bit.ly/4mDD4E0 #SourceWaterProtectionWeek
Graphic design for Souce Water Protectoin Week with a stream and forest.
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 DC, it starts with the Potomac River, a vital source for over 6.7 million people.
#SourceWaterProtectionWeek reminds us that protecting rivers, lakes, and aquifers keeps water safe, health protected, and costs down. #DCWater
Do you know where your water comes from?
We’re proud to deliver clean, reliable water sourced directly from the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers.
Protecting these vital water sources means protecting public health, the environment, and our future.
#SourceWaterProtectionWeek
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
Interested in where the water dripping out of your tap originates? We’d like to introduce our new interactive drinking water resource! Type in your address or zoom to see your water source. Check it out www.rogueriverwc.org/what-we-do/y... and stay tuned for more #SourceWaterProtectionWeek
Text says "Everyone has a role to play in protecting our drinking water. Join your community in safeguarding your local water source. Every action makes a difference." Logos of "Protect the Source: Source Water Protection Week" and "Clean Water Action / Clean Water Fund." A watercolor-style illustration of a stream flowing through a forest in fall.
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!
