DRINKING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION

Analysis of the environmental effects of surface water pollution should be maintained on a regular basis by researchers to indicate any trends in pollution loads of rivers, lakes, and streams worldwide¹. Thus, water quality testing in these lakes would require additional effort to determine appropriate levels of nitrogen and phosphorus water quality targets. With water monitoring programs, water quality can be quantified, concerns can be identified, and this will help policymakers make land-use decisions that preserve natural resources and quality of life. Water Rangers is a non-profit organization in Canada that has allowed individuals to be proactive in their community and collect baseline water samples at various strategic points along their waterbody. The organization created an easy tool for water quality testing for anyone to get started. In doing so, even most of the local NSRB lakes have an observation report on the website that can be accessed and viewed by anyone. Those links can be found under each lake’s resources and the link to the organization can be shown in the Connections Tab.

Educational Links to Learn More on How to Protect Our Surface Drinking Water Source

Children’s Water Worksheet: Water as Natural Resource

Children’s Water Worksheet: Drip, Drip Drip. – USEPA

Children’s Earth Day Worksheet – USEPA

Children’s Save Water at Home Colouring Book – USEPA

Children’s Activity Book: Where’s Wayne? Learn How to Save Water with Wayne Drop – Water Use it Wisely

Interactive Tool: The Role of Water in Our Lives – Project Water Education Today

Interactive Tool: WaterSense for Kids – USEPA

Interactive Tool: What’s in Your Water? Keeping it Clean! – Alberta Water Portal Society

Interactive Tool: Tip Tank Game – Water Use it Wisely

Calculate your Ecological Footprint – Global Footprint Network

Calculate your Water Footprint – Water Footprint Calculator