2. Quick facts…. In the year 1972, the United States passed the clean water act due to the nation’s water purity. Its goal was to restore the nation’s chemical, biological and physical nature, that was so damaged due to pollution. The objective was by 1985, pollutants would be out of the water supply of all the nations rivers, streams and lakes. Every city was required to install treatment plant, and use the best technology available to limit the pollution that entered the water. Under these demands water quality began to improve, almost two decades later about a third of the nations water supply continued to be polluted.

3. Water follows the natural cycle, it moves from rain to mountain tops, and through streams. The united states changed it water cycles in many ways. How has it changed Dredging Damming Tinkering or eliminating the ecological niches where water cleans itself American landscaping Agriculture American economy

4. It’s a vital source of both our body and the environment. It covers almost three quarters of the earth. 60 - 70 % human body matter It is a essential part of nearly everything we drink and eat. Drinking ample amounts of water has been tied to general good health. Water has the potential to be one of the most useful and cost efficient medical elements available.

5. Bacteria Organic materials Dangerous chemicals disease

6. Despite government efforts to purify, contaminants undetected by sight or taste, can lead to diseases such as asthma to hindering Parkinson’s disease.

7. In your House… Dispose of hazardous household products Use non toxic household cleaning products if possible Recycle and dispose of trash properly Conserve water In your yard… Avoid over watering Use natural fertilizers Decrease resistant surfaces around your home Maintain septic systems properly Maintain your Car Recycle used motor oil Hand wash your car In your community Identify and report to stop polluters Be a activist

8. Bottled water isn’t a good value Most municipal water costs less than one cent per gallon. No healthier then tap water Around 70 % of bottled water never crosses state lines for sale, making it exempt from FDA oversight. Bottled water means garbage 1.5 million tons of plastic waste Bottled water means less attention to public systems Ex. Is like having a slow leak in a tire and topping it off rather then patching The corporation of water Most precious resource