Community

Water is our most precious resource. It keeps us hydrated, helps us improve hygiene, is vital for growing produce and keeps our wastewater systems flowing among many other essential uses.

The average person uses about 100 gallons of water each day. Below are seven ways we can rethink our daily use to help conserve and protect water.

ACUA opens its doors to thousands of students and family visitors each year to give the public a first-hand look at how waste is disposed of in Atlantic County.  Each day, tons of trash, recycling, yard waste, and millions of gallons of wastewater end up at our facilities for processing. Through public education and outreach, we aim to bring awareness to the waste we generate in our homes, schools, and offices, and the ways in which we dispose it. We miss hosting our spring tours and events in person, so we’ve made these important lessons available online!

During the pandemic, we are all spending more time at home and beginning to examine our daily habits. We are looking to make the most of the resources we have; cooking more and sorting through our accumulated belongings. You may be spending more time in your backyard and are contemplating a vegetable garden. If you’re not already composting at home, now is the perfect time to consider starting!