We found an interesting educational and information tool for 2019 – The Drip Calculator “Have a Leaky Faucet? Find Out How Much Your Wasting. Dealing with a pesky dripping faucet? It may be more than just a minor annoyance. While that constant drip can go unnoticed or be ignored over time, it can start to… Read more
DEP Declares Drought Warning for Four Counties, Increases Drought Watch to 30 Counties The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a drought watch for Pike County, following a meeting Wednesday of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force. “We’re asking residents and businesses, particularly in central and eastern counties, to use water wisely and follow simple… Read more
Here are a few easy ways to help protect Groundwater Quality in Your Community ” Remember We ALL Live Downstream”: 1. Implement Water Conservation Practices and Take the First Step use less and Install a Rain Barrel or Water Garden. 2. Apply fertilizers and other herbicides and pesticides as per the manufacturers specifications or seek out “Green”… Read more
“We’ve all heard the statistics: over half of the human body is water, you should drink eight cups of water per day, and you can survive only three days without water. These numbers definitely drive home the importance of water, but no human really needs to be told how important water is to human life… Read more
The Carbon County Groundwater Guardians is partnering with the Pocono Northeast RC&D Council to make available a number of informational and education workshops in Pennsylvania. The topics that are currently available include: Groundwater and Surfacewater Interconnection and the Water Cycle The Care and Mainteance of Your Well Water Quality and the Need for Water Treatment… Read more
