Nearly 97 per cent of the world's water is salty. Another two per cent is locked in ice caps and glaciers. Water is part of a deeply interconnected system. What we pour on the ground ends up in our water and what we deposit into the sky ends up in the water. A person can live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water.
Water is a most precious commodity.
Without it, man and earth would not survive. It is important to understand not only how the water quality is maintained and supplied but also how we can help the environment by taking the time and trouble to be more responsible , like disposing of household hazardous waste safely and using water saving devices such as rain barrels and ultra-low flow toilets. Check out the city's Downspout Disconnection Program . It is our goal to assist you in the areas of information, education and customer service. Indoor water efficiency retrofit kit Peak Pail Raising the public awareness level of water issues is our mandate.