Potable (safe to drink) water is essential for all forms of life on
earth. In order to be responsible citizens of the world, it should
be our goal to ensure that the available water supply remains
intact and uncontaminated so that life as we know it can
continue to flourish. Fortunately, the costs of achieving this goal
are small in terms of finance and effort. This goal has two parts;
conservation and quality maintenance.

Check out the watershed in your area! 
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Water Conservation
Water conservation is the easiest and most cost effective way
to maintain our water supply. You can significantly reduce the
amount of water you use while causing virtually no
inconvenience to yourself if you have a desire to do so. Some
of the tips below and in the right colunm will help you meet your
water conservation goals.

• Harvest rain water for use in watering in-door plants.
  This can be done by installing rain barrels under
  downspouts. Longwood University's Clean Virginia
  Waterways has information on how to install a rain
  barrel.
  Learn More: Here
  
  
• Use non-toxic household products whenever possible.
  Learn more: Here
  
  
• Make sure your septic tank is working properly. If not,
  you are literally leaking toxins into the ground. The
  Virginia Department of Health recommends that you
  pump out septic tanks every three to five years to
  remove accumulated solids.
  Learn more: Here
  
  
• In addition to these small steps, it is essential that each
  individual do their part to inform their peers about these
  issues. The real differences can only be made by
  influencing the Longwood University community and
  Farmville community as a whole to take notice of the
  part we each play. For instance, increase public water
  conservation awareness, involve community
  organizations such as the boy or girl scouts, or at the
  next PTA meeting, ask how the school can involve the
  students in creating awareness of water quality
  preservation issues.
  Learn more: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Here