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Wellhead Protection
The
City of Dyersburg’s Water comes from a supply of 7 wells located
within the city limits. All wells are over 600 feet deep and
draw water from the Memphis Sand Aquifer. Wellhead Protection
Area (WHPA)- The surface or subsurface area that surrounds
a water well or well field supplying a public water system
and through which contaminants may move toward and reach the
water well or well field. Groundwater is often taken for granted.
Once it is polluted, it may be impossible to clean. Groundwater
can become polluted by the improper disposal of household
hazardous waste, over use of water, improper application of
pesticides and fertilizers, leaking underground storage tanks,
faulty septic systems, improper disposal of industrial wastes
and over use of road salts.
Dyersburg
Wellhead Protection Zone
Potentially
Harmful Household Products
Antifreeze
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Battery Acid
Degreasers (all Types)
Hydraulic Fluid
Motor oils & Waste oils
Diesel Fuel
Kerosene
#2 heating Oil
Grease
Rustproofers
Car wash detergents
Car waxes & Polishes
Asphalt & roofing tar
Paint & Lacquer Thinner
Paint & Varnish Remover |
Paints & Varnishes
Stains & Dyes
Metal Polishes
Laundry Stain Removers
Rock Salt
Refrigerants
Drain Cleaners
Toilet Cleaners
Cesspool Cleaners
Pesticides (all types)
Photo chemicals
Printing Ink
Wood Preservatives
Lye or Caustic Soda
Jewelry Cleaners |
The City of Dyersburg is very fortunate
to have plenty of good safe drinking water. Your support is
needed to keep our water safe for future generations. You
can help protect our groundwater by properly disposing all
hazardous materials, using non-hazardous products whenever
possible, and reporting activities that may result in groundwater
contamination. Each year the City holds a Hazardous Waste
Day. On this day you can bring all of your hazardous wastes
that have been collected over the years and dispose of them
properly. Look for the time and location in the newspaper.
Remember to dispose all hazardous wastes properly.
Help Keep Our Water
Safe!
For more information of the City of
Dyersburg’s Wellhead protection Areas, call (731) 288-0724.
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