The Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley conservation authorities are sharing a new micro-website.
It's designed to educate residents about protecting drinking water sources in vulnerable aquifers and recharge areas.
The main focus in this region is municipal wellhead protection areas. Some activities in wellhead protection areas pose a significant threat to drinking water.
"We’re pleased to see that people are already visiting this site," says Tim Cumming, communications specialist with Ausable Bayfield Conservation. "We hope it offers some simple and practical ways to be part of the work taking place locally to keep our municipal drinking water safe and clean."
The website has maps of vulnerable areas as well as copies of the source protection plans, assessment reports and related document. And it's an easy name to remember: www.keepingwaterclean.ca
"There are actions we can all take locally to reduce risk and hopefully people will visit the website, consider the tips and hints, and put them into action," says Cumming.