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Water--a precious resource
You drink it, bathe in it and even play in it, but what would you do if the water you used were contaminated? Are there steps you can take to make sure your water is pure and safe? Are you doing all you can to protect your water supply?
Water on Tap: What You Need to Know from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), answers these questions, and covers how water is kept clean through testing and treatment. Find out where your water comes from and how to compare different kinds of water treatment devices. There are also tips for reducing the amount of water you use, which will save you money as well as help ensure adequate water supplies in the future. You can also help by properly disposing of old cans of paint and thinners, and the used oil from your at-home auto maintenance, so that hazardous materials can't harm the water supply before it reaches your tap. And, if you're thinking about buying a house that relies on its own well for water, check out Drinking Water from Household Wells, another free publication from the EPA. This publication gives you the pros and cons, including tips on maintaining your well, checking for cracks or corrosion, and keeping accurate records of your water testing results.
Learn more, including what you can do to keep your drinking water safe and pure with the free Water on Tap package. There are three easy ways to get your free publications:
--Call toll-free 1-888-8 PUEBLO . That's 1 (888) 878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Water on Tap package.
--Send your name and address to Water on Tap, Pueblo, CO, 81009.
--Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to order a catalog or print out these and hundreds of other federal publications for free.
Get even more information and take advantage of federal online resources at www.FirstGov.gov --your official front door to federal and state government websites.
Date: 2/2/04
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