- Any aerosols
- Batteries
- Most household cleaners, such as disinfectant sprays, drain cleaners, floor waxes
- Bug Sprays
- Paints
- Pesticides
- Antifreeze
Keep Your Well Water Clean
Are you drinking polluted water? If you get your water from a well, you’ll need to take extra precautions to maintain the quality of the water. This entry begins a three-part miniseries about how to protect your well water and your submersible well pump to keep them clean, pure, and healthy for you and your family.
Beware of HHW
There are several hazards that could be compromising the quality of your water that you need to be aware of. Whether you know it or not, you could be harming your water by not disposing of Household Hazardous Wastes (HHWs) correctly.
HHWs are any products you have at home that are hazardous to the environment. You might be surprised at how many “hazardous” things you have—and use regularly—in your home. Below is a partial list from the Burgen County Utilities Authority; however, make sure you read the full HHW list: