SourceWater101's profile picture. The Idaho Source Water Collaborative is dedicated to protecting aquifers, lakes, rivers, and other natural sources that contribute to our drinking water.

Protect The Source

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The Idaho Source Water Collaborative is dedicated to protecting aquifers, lakes, rivers, and other natural sources that contribute to our drinking water.

Thanks for celebrating Source Water Protection Week! Let's honor our commitment to safeguarding water sources. Together, we can ensure a future with clean, safe drinking water for generations to come. Join us in protecting the source! #ProtecttheSource #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

SourceWater101's tweet image. Thanks for celebrating Source Water Protection Week! Let's honor our commitment to safeguarding water sources. Together, we can ensure a future with clean, safe drinking water for generations to come. Join us in protecting the source! #ProtecttheSource #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

Water utilities work tirelessly to ensure communities have access to safe, clean drinking water. This #SourceWaterProtectionWeek, let's show our appreciation for their hard work and commitment to protecting our water sources. #ProtecttheSource

SourceWater101's tweet image. Water utilities work tirelessly to ensure communities have access to safe, clean drinking water. This
#SourceWaterProtectionWeek, let's show our appreciation for their hard work and commitment to protecting our water sources. #ProtecttheSource

Our community relies on a reliable supply of safe drinking water for our health and economy. Join us in preserving this invaluable resource for present and future generations. Together, we can make a lasting impact. #SourceWaterProtectionWeek #ProtecttheSource


When we tackle water quality concerns at the source, we create a positive impact on our natural environment. Clean water benefits plants, trees and wildlife, ensuring a thriving ecosystem. Let's take action today! #ProtecttheSource #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

SourceWater101's tweet image. When we tackle water quality concerns at the source, we create a positive impact on our natural environment. Clean water benefits plants, trees and wildlife, ensuring a thriving ecosystem. Let's take action today! #ProtecttheSource #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

#DidYouKnow the Safe Drinking Water Act not only sets standards for our tap water but also mandates protection of the source water in the environment? This ensures cleaner rivers, lakes and aquifers, leading to safer drinking water for everyone. #SourceWaterProtectionWeek


Protecting our drinking water sources reduces health risks and controls treatment costs. It's a win-win for public health and savings. Let's prioritize source water protection! #ProtecttheSource #SourceWaterProtectionWeek


It's #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! Join us as we take action to safeguard the clean water that sustains our communities. Let's #ProtecttheSource together.

SourceWater101's tweet image. It's #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! Join us as we take action to safeguard the clean water that sustains our communities. Let's #ProtecttheSource together.

#DidYouKnow you can save water and cut costs on irrigation by selecting drought-tolerant plants for your yard? There are plenty of grasses and flowers that can thrive in Idaho's semi-arid climate. Be sure to check out the Idaho Native Plant Society: idahonativeplants.org

SourceWater101's tweet image. #DidYouKnow you can save water and cut costs on irrigation by selecting drought-tolerant plants for your yard? There are plenty of grasses and flowers that can thrive in Idaho's semi-arid climate. Be sure to check out the Idaho Native Plant Society: idahonativeplants.org

#FunFactFriday: in Idaho, groundwater makes up approximately 95% of our drinking water supply.

SourceWater101's tweet image. #FunFactFriday: in Idaho, groundwater makes up approximately 95% of our drinking water supply.

According to the National Geographic Society, U.S. groundwater reserves are estimated to be at least 33,000 trillion gallons — approximately the total amount discharged by the Mississippi River over the last 200 years!

SourceWater101's tweet image. According to the National Geographic Society, U.S. groundwater reserves are estimated to be at least 33,000 trillion gallons — approximately the total amount discharged by the Mississippi River over the last 200 years!

Today is National Idaho Day! Be sure to appreciate the abundance natural resources and beauty of our state today.

SourceWater101's tweet image. Today is National Idaho Day! Be sure to appreciate the abundance natural resources and beauty of our state today.

Curious or concerned about groundwater quality near you? Check out the Department of Environmental Quality's groundwater mapping application! mapcase.deq.idaho.gov/gwq/


During #DrinkingWaterWeek, let's celebrate the dedicated individuals behind our safe drinking water. From engineers to operators to lab technicians and more, these professionals work tirelessly to ensure the quality and safety of our water.

SourceWater101's tweet image. During #DrinkingWaterWeek, let's celebrate the dedicated individuals behind our safe drinking water. From engineers to operators to lab technicians and more, these professionals work tirelessly to ensure the quality and safety of our water.

This #DrinkingWaterWeek, take the opportunity to learn about your local drinking water. Discover its journey from its source to your faucet, and the efforts that go into ensuring safety and high quality. Understanding our water is the first step to conserving and protecting it.

SourceWater101's tweet image. This #DrinkingWaterWeek, take the opportunity to learn about your local drinking water. Discover its journey from its source to your faucet, and the efforts that go into ensuring safety and high quality. Understanding our water is the first step to conserving and protecting it.

April showers brings May flowers! And Idaho is home to some beauties 😍

SourceWater101's tweet image. April showers brings May flowers! And Idaho is home to some beauties 😍
SourceWater101's tweet image. April showers brings May flowers! And Idaho is home to some beauties 😍

Adjust your sprinkler systems to water your lawn and garden more efficiently as the weather warms up. Consider adding a smart irrigation system to adjust watering schedules automatically based on the weather.

SourceWater101's tweet image. Adjust your sprinkler systems to water your lawn and garden more efficiently as the weather warms up. Consider adding a smart irrigation system to adjust watering schedules automatically based on the weather.

#FunFactFriday: Today is Arbor Day! It is a special day of observance that encourages individuals to plant and appreciate trees. Like humans, trees rely on fresh, clean water to grow and thrive.

SourceWater101's tweet image. #FunFactFriday: Today is Arbor Day! It is a special day of observance that encourages individuals to plant and appreciate trees. Like humans, trees rely on fresh, clean water to grow and thrive.

Happy Earth Day! It is important to honor our natural resources both today and every day!

SourceWater101's tweet image. Happy Earth Day! It is important to honor our natural resources both today and every day!

#DidYouKnow that Idaho is home to over 10,000 named streams and rivers? How many can you name?

SourceWater101's tweet image. #DidYouKnow that Idaho is home to over 10,000 named streams and rivers? How many can you name?
SourceWater101's tweet image. #DidYouKnow that Idaho is home to over 10,000 named streams and rivers? How many can you name?

Have you ever wondered where the water in your tap is coming from? Explore your city's water utility website for a deep dive into local water sources, quality reports, and conservation insights.

SourceWater101's tweet image. Have you ever wondered where the water in your tap is coming from? Explore your city's water utility website for a deep dive into local water sources, quality reports, and conservation insights.

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