Aug. 2, 2002 -- American households use approximately 146,000 gallons of freshwater annually, drinking 1 billion glasses of tap water per day.
It is in everyone's best interest to be aware of this precious resource in order to conserve and protect it from many risks, the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Ground Water & Drinking Water reported.
Now a new poster the agency is offering can assist people in understanding how everyday occurrences can affect drinking water. Risks to drinking water come in many forms, such as municipal and industrial discharges, recreational activities or simply natural conditions and events.
The Protecting America's Public Health poster provides a detailed graphic description of these risks and the barriers in place to help decision makers and community members ensure the safety of drinking water.
Ordering Information:
To order a copy of the 24" x 36" poster, call the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) at 1-800-490-9198 and ask for publication number EPA 816-H-02-001.
Downloadable Versions of the Safe Drinking Water - Protecting America's Public Health Poster (EPA 816-H-02-001 January 2002) are available. Choose a format below.
• PDF File
• Enlarged JPG File (1200x776)
Links
• Drinking Water and Health Basics
