It’s a simple equation, really—a clean environment equals clean water. As part of the project of providing clean, clear, pure water to the public, we’ve been entrusted with land and reservoir holdings that require oversight.

This oversight, our stewardship, can be described in three words: inspections, protections, and abatement. By enacting this three-pronged effort, the FDWD can assure the public that our land holdings and waterways are well protected and the water we supply is free of contamination.

And that’s our mission - diligent patrolling and protection of the land holdings within our watershed, scrupulous testing of all waters that drain into our watershed, and speedy removal of any potential contaminants in our soil and water.

Remember to use gardening chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides lightly, and with care, as they have the potential to leak into our water supply. Also, consider using alternate organic solutions in your gardens and yards. Always dispose of motor oil and other hazardous household chemicals at a state approved collection site or during hazardous waste collections. Also, please maintain your septic systems properly—have them emptied at regular intervals and check for seepage. And, if you see any evidence of illegal or hazardous dumping near a watershed, please report it to us, and the local authorities.