NGWA emphasizes a four-point stewardship message of:
Not only do about 12 million households nationwide rely on private wells for their water supply, many community water systems rely on groundwater in whole or part to meet water demands, and groundwater supplies much of our nation’s water for agricultural irrigation. Groundwater makes up about 95 percent of all available freshwater.
Everyone can easily become good stewards by protecting groundwater through the proper storage, use, and disposal of hazardous household substances. These include common products such as gasoline and oil, paints and paint thinner, fertilizers, weed killers, pesticides, and cleaning products.
Learn more about how to become a good steward of groundwater and water wells by clicking on the "Public/Media" menu tab above, then on the link to "Wellowner.org."