I am groundwater and I'm worth protecting.
Waterloo Region relies on groundwater for drinking water. What we put on the ground can be harmful to groundwater. In the winter, this includes salt and ice melters including products labelled environmentally friendly.
- Learn why salt is damaging to groundwater
- Read the I Am Groundwater's blog "six mistruths about winter salt"
- Snow and ice clearing tips for homeowners
- Actions businesses can take to maintain winter safety and reduce salt use
- Learn what the Region of Waterloo is doing to reduce the impacts of salt on groundwater
Groundwater's journey to your tap |
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Help protect groundwater |
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Blog: I Am Groundwater |
Read the I Am Groundwater blog to learn about groundwater, the water distribution system and actions you can take to protect groundwater. |
How the Region of Waterloo is helping protect groundwater |
Through water protection programs, the Region of Waterloo is:
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Groundwater education resources and hands-on activities |
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