ANNOUNCEMENTS and EVENTS:
WELL TEST KITS AVAILABLE
The GLWQD and MSU Extension Water Quality bring you the WELL EDUCATED Program, with 'at cost' pricing on well water analysis services.
Sample bottles to test your drinking water are available for pick-up from our office or Environmental Health Services (215 W Mendenhall) for several laboratories in the area. Staff can assist you in determining what water parameters to test for and help you select a testing package. The sample bottles are free. Stop by our office or call 582-3148 for more information.
Private welll owners should have their drinking water tested annually.
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COMPACT FLORESCENT LIGHT BULBS (CFLs)
CFL light bulbs are a great way to save money- they use less energy and last much longer than traditional incandesent bulbs. However, when they do burn out, they require careful disposal because they contain a small amount of mercury. Manufacturers have been steadily decreasing the amount of this toxic, heavy metal, but some remains. Instead of throwing old CFLs in the garbage, you can now take them to Home Depot to be properly disposed of for FREE. Check with the 'Returns' desk.
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Staples Inc. is expanding its electronics waste recycling program by accepting used computers and monitors that can now be dropped off for a $10 fee at any of the office products chain's 1,400 U.S. locations during store hours. Any consumer can go to Staples and pay $10 to recycle: any brand computer, laptop, monitor, printer or fax machine. Mice, keyboards and other peripherals are accepted for free.
Free Dell Recycling! Dell, Inc. and Staples have formed a partnership so that ALL Dell products can be recycled for free at any Staples store. The Dell partnership now allows all Dell-branded equipment to be dropped off for free recycling at Staples retail locations. There is no limit on the amount of equipment, and the program is open to businesses and households!
Office Depot also has a recycling program. Please call 586-7129 for more information.
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GLWQD MISSION
Committed to protect, preserve and improve ground water and surface water quality within the Gallatin Local Water Quality District
In 1991, the Montana Legislature passed a new law giving local governments the authority to form local water quality districts. The Gallatin Local Water Quality District was created by Resolution No. 1995-55 of the Gallatin County Commission, and approved by the Montana Board of Environmental Review in 1997. The focus of the Gallatin Local Water Quality District is on water resources education and water quality monitoring for increased awareness of water-related issues and public health.
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