When it comes to protecting our groundwater, we would do well to remember Ben Franklin's sage advice: "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".

Without realizing it, homeowners can become contributors to the contamination of their drinking water. Fertilizers, pesticides, paint thinners, and engine oils are all examples of possible contaminants that can enter groundwater right from your own backyard.

What can you do to prevent contamination of your drinking water? First, use non-toxic alternatives to common household chemicals. Secondly, commit to properly disposing any household chemicals you do use by taking them to a hazardous waste collection site.

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