PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Van Buren Conservation District’s “Healthy Water Week” is scheduled to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, at the Van Buren Conservation District Office (USDA Center), at 1035 East Michigan Avenue in Paw Paw.
The event is free and open to the public, and will feature information, snacks, and take-home activities for kids.
“We’re highlighting some of the actions people can take in their homes and yards to keep their environment clean and healthy,” says Erin Fuller of the Van Buren
Conservation District.
“People don’t always know how to properly dispose of household chemicals, test their well water or maintain their septic systems, so [we’re here] to help with some of these less-than-fun tasks,” said Fuller.
Giveaways will include tote bags, reusable straws, jar openers made from recycled tires, snacks, and more. Staff will also perform free well water screening for nitrates and nitrites on site, which can be dangerous to health, especially that of infants and the elderly.
The screening is open to all Van Buren County residents that are on private water systems (non-municipal wells) for drinking water.
More information can be found by calling the Van Buren Conservation District at 269-657-4030 extension 5.
