Let’s Talk About Water

Water is necessary to our planet’s survival, which is why we see it all around. It’s in mountains, in the ground, in our homes and at our beaches. If you haven’t stopped to think about its many forms, we’re here to tell you.

Drinking Water

Public drinking water is made safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Together with states, tribes, and its many partners, they protect public health by overseeing the implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is the national law safeguarding tap water in America.

Lakes

Covering almost 40 million acres, lakes and reservoirs span the United States. There are various programs that measure lake water quality such as the Clean Lakes Program under the Clean Water Act. There is also funding for lake restoration under the Nonpoint Source Program.

Oceans, Coasts, Estuaries and Beaches

The Oceans and Coastal Protection Division envisions clean and safe oceans and coasts that sustain human health, the environment, and the economy.

Stormwater

We’ve mentioned stormwater runoff many times in the past. To refresh, stormwater runoff is generated when rain and snowmelt aren’t absorbed by the ground, but rather flow over impervious surfaces like paved streets and parking lots, and accumulate pollutants that negatively affect water quality if the runoff is discharged untreated.

Wastewater

The Office of Wastewater Management (OWM) oversees a range of programs contributing to the well being of the nation’s waters and watersheds. OWM promotes compliance with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Under the Clean Water Act, OWM works with EPA regions, states and tribes to regulate discharges into surface waters such as wetlands, lakes, rivers, estuaries, bays and oceans.

Watersheds

We all live in a watershed. It is the area that drains to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, aquifer, or, of course, the ocean. Working together using a watershed approach will help protect our nation’s water resources.

Wetlands

Any area where water covers the soil is a wetland. Water needs to be present either at or near the surface of the soil all year, or for varying periods of time during the year, including during the growing season.

To learn more about water safety and preservation, click here. AWWT wants to keep our water safe. By utilizing the latest in water treatment and cleaning techniques, we are Long Island’s “go-to” water treatment firm. Committed to improving outdated sewage treatment processes with our Clear H2O Method, AWWT leverages electrocoagulation technology that cleans even the most contaminated water. If you would like to learn more information regarding AWWT and our Clear H2O Method of water treatment, go to http://www.awwtinc.com.