오하이주 보도자료에 따르면, 가뭄이 우리나라를 사로잡으면서, 미국지하수협회(National Ground Water Association)가 수년 전 제정한 행사인 지하수 보호의 날(Protect Your Groundwater Day) 9월 11일에 올해는 오염방지뿐 아니라 보존을 통한 지하수 보호의 중요성이 증대하고 있다.

WESTERVILLE, Ohio — With drought gripping our nation, protecting groundwater through conservation, as well as contamination prevention, takes on added importance during this year’s September 11 Protect Your Groundwater Day, an event established several years ago by the National Ground Water Association, according to a press release.

“Using water wisely is important no matter where one lives. Drought simply underscores that groundwater is a finite resource worth protecting,” said NGWA Public Awareness Director Cliff Treyens.

Drought has put a strain on many household water wells — sometimes resulting in a reduction or loss of water flow as the water table drops, noted the release.

Read the entire press release here for more information on Protect Your Groundwater Day.