COLUMBIA -- The state Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to learn more about their drinking water during Drinking Water Week, May 4-10.
"Most of us turn on our faucets and expect clean water to come out," said David Wilson, chief of DHEC's Bureau of Water. "Water is one of our most precious natural resources yet, too often, it's taken for granted.
"This week is a great time for each of us to think about ways we can protect our water resources and be more efficient with them. Using water-efficient appliances that have the EPA WaterSense label, washing full loads of clothes and dishes, and watering the lawn only when it needs it are all water and money-saving activities."
According to Wilson, keeping fertilizer, pet waste, motor oil and pesticides from reaching the street and storm drains also helps protect drinking water sources.
Drinking Water Week was officially proclaimed by Gov. Mark Sanford. For more information, visit the American Water Works Association Web site at http://www.awwa.org/dww.
Special to The T&D