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Story Archives: DEQ brings water program to Ouachita Parish


DEQ brings water program to Ouachita Parish
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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has selected Ouachita Parish as the next stop for its drinking water protection campaign, "Protect Drinking Water One Drop at a Time."

The program's goal is to increase the public's awareness and participation in protecting the area's drinking water sources.

The campaign will officially kick off with the Ouachita Parish community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the West Monroe City Council Chambers, 2305 North Seventh St. The public is encouraged to attend.

The Drinking Water Protection Program is a voluntary program designed to assist communities in protecting their drinking water sources. The campaign seeks to involve private citizens, community groups, water systems, local government officials, businesses and industry in the protection of the parish's waters. The meeting will address the goals of the program and how people can participate. Clean water is essential for good health and DEQ's Drinking Water Protection Team will share protection and conservation tips that residents can use in their homes and businesses. DEQ is encouraging all residents of Ouachita Parish to attend the community meeting and to take an active role in ensuring clean drinking water for the future.

DEQ is seeking volunteers to serve on committees to work with the community in creating a sustainable drinking water protection program.

For more information, contact drinking water team members Micaela Marchand Coner or Jesse Means at (225) 219-3510 and visit the DEQ web page at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/AEPs.


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