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Taking
Action
Our
households have a serious impact on water quality. Many of the
products we find in our home are toxic and new knowledge is
causing the list to grow. Small dry cell batteries, used in
toys and flashlights for example, are found to contribute heavy
metals such as cadmium to the environment and should be disposed
of on hazardous waste collection days rather than in our garbage.
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Become informed.
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Read
labels to know what you are buying and what are the potential
hazards.
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Follow
label directions. If you don’t understand them, ask the manufacturer
or dealer or call your WSU Cooperative Extension agent for an
explanation before using.
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Use
alternative, less harmful products whenever possible.
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Use
the least toxic product you can find and buy only what you need.
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Never
use more of a product that the manufacturer recommends. •
Dispose
of your unwanted household chemicals properly.
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Take
used motor oil to a recycling station.
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Insist
on effective sewage treatment for your community by correcting
failing septic tanks and keeping treatment plants operating properly. |
