Page 6 - MCD "Our Region's Water" Brochure

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Water Stewardship
Protecting quality of life
Water here and across the United States faces multiple threats from a changing climate, polluted runo from land, and our own personal actions. Encouraging stewardship of our water is critical to protecting our health and our quality of life.
MCD leads with research and insight, enabling people living and working within the Great Miami River Watershed to make safe, sustainable choices that reduce our impact on water.
Trillions of gallons
of good-quality water
Parts of the country—and many places around the world—
are dealing with water shortages.
Fortunately, the Dayton region is home to an abundant source of groundwater. e Buried Valley Aquifer stores about 1.5 trillion gallons of water underground. It provides drinking water for more than 2.3 million people.
Hundreds of miles
of rivers and streams
More than 6,600 miles of rivers and streams ow through the watershed. Some of these waterways are among Ohio’s healthiest.
Preservation is key
Plentiful, high-quality water is critical to the region’s health and economy. at’s why MCD collabo- rates with others to preserve this valuable resource.