Water Conservation Saving water is always a good
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Water Conservation Saving water is always a good idea. Good Water. Good Health. Good Choices.
Overview n n Much of Nebraska sits on top of the High Plains Aquifer, which has an estimated 690 trillion gallons of groundwater in storage This water may not be economically feasible to access or available where it’s needed most Good Water. Good Health. Good Choices.
Did You Know? n Water Use n n n Explosion in irrigated acres in the last five decades Of all uses in Nebraska, irrigation uses the greatest amount of water Various water uses throughout the state (agricultural, municipal, private well owners) continue to make efficiency improvements Good Water. Good Health. Good Choices.
Did You Know? n Why should I conserve water? n Municipal water users n n n Economic incentive Help protect water quality Private well/septic system owners n n System overload prevention Help protect water quality Good Water. Good Health. Good Choices.
Did You Know? n The link between water quality and quantity n n As quantity is reduced, the likelihood that quality will also be reduced increases As quality is reduced, the quantity available for use is also reduced Good Water. Good Health. Good Choices.
What You Can Do n n Find out if your area is considered “water short” and what steps are being taken to conserve water. Look for ways you can conserve water on a daily basis in your home. Start a water conservation education program in your community or area. Purchase water efficient appliances. Good Water. Good Health. Good Choices.
Contacts Insert local contact information The Groundwater Foundation P. O. Box 22558 Lincoln, NE 68542 -2558 402 -434 -2740 www. groundwater. org Good Water. Good Health. Good Choices.
