‘All of us have a job to play in defending the environment and preserving the standard of our consuming water,’ says official
NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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The Metropolis of Barrie is reminding residents of how they may help maintain Lake Simcoe clear this summer time.
Supply water is the untreated water from streams, lakes, rivers or underground aquifers that’s used to produce individuals with consuming water. In Barrie, a mixture of floor water (from Kempenfelt Bay) and groundwater make up the consuming water provide.
Supply water safety is about defending our sources of consuming water from overuse and contamination. It’s one element of Ontario’s multi-barrier strategy to make sure clear and protected consuming water from supply to faucet.
“We all have a role to play in protecting our environment and preserving the quality of our drinking water. Small steps can make a big difference,” mentioned Katie Thompson, supervisor of environmental threat administration and compliance. “There are actions residents can take each day to help keep our drinking water clean.”
This summer time, please take into account the next tricks to defend Barrie’s supply water:
Wash your automotive at a automotive wash. Automobile washes are required to deal with their wastewater earlier than releasing it into the sewer. When you do wash your automotive at dwelling, you possibly can reduce the environmental impression by:
Selecting non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning soap that is freed from phosphates, perfume, chlorine and petroleum-based components.
Avoiding utilizing acid-based wheel cleaners or hose-off engine degreasers.
Washing your automotive on the garden or over an unpaved floor if attainable so the rinse water could be filtered earlier than reaching a storm drain or waterway.
Gas up your boat on land or at a marina, the place correct spill response supplies could be discovered.
Ease up on making use of fertilizer, particularly close to water sources or earlier than a heavy rainfall occasion.
Discharge your pool or sizzling tub throughout your garden, resulting in the storm sewer, so your garden can soak up a lot of the water.
For extra data go to barrie.ca/SourceWaterProtection.
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