what are the measures that can be followed to obtain safe drinking water?
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You can purify water by treating it with a chemical; either chlorine or iodine. You can also use filtration or ultraviolet light. Another simple way is to boil the water. All of these methods are effective provided they are done properly.
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below are the actions should be taken by us to protect clean water.....
1. Maintain wells:
Inspect your well at least once a year
Keep potential pollutants (i.e. livestock, septic systems, fuel sources, gardens) away from your well
Test your well water regularly for bacterial contamination
2.. Hire a licensed well contractor to upgrade your will or properly plug unused wells:
Be sure to use a Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change licensed contractor for well upgrades and to properly decommission an unused well
3. Avoid or limit the use of road salt:
Wear sturdy footwear
Switch to snow tires
Use traction aides (i.e. sand)
Practice smart salt application
4. Practice smart agriculture:
Fence livestock away from watercourses
Practice conservation tillage
Mix/apply chemicals away from water bodies
Follow the manufacturer’s directions for storage and application methods
Establish and maintain a buffer zone near water courses
5. Practice water conservation:
Use a rain barrel to water your garden
Install low flow shower heads and toilets
Fix leaking taps
6. Use green products for:
Household cleaning
Personal care
Lawn care