Release Date: January 2004

WATER – A PRECIOUS RESOURCE

You drink it, bathe in it and even play in it, but what would you do if the water you used were contaminated? Are there steps you can take to make sure your water is pure and safe? Are you doing all you can to protect your water supply?

Water on Tap: What You Need to Know from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), answers these questions, and covers how water is kept clean through testing and treatment. Find out where your water comes from and how to compare different kinds of water treatment devices. There are also tips for reducing the amount of water you use, which will save you money as well as help ensure adequate water supplies in the future. You can also help by properly disposing of old cans of paint and thinners, and the used oil from your at-home auto maintenance, so that hazardous materials can't harm the water supply before it reaches your tap. And, if you're thinking about buying a house that relies on its own well for water, check out Drinking Water from Household Wells, another free publication from the EPA. This publication gives you the pros and cons, including tips on maintaining your well, checking for cracks or corrosion, and keeping accurate records of your water testing results.

Learn more, including what you can do to keep your drinking water safe and pure with the free Water on Tap package. There are three easy ways to get your free publications:

• Call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO . That's 1 (888) 878-3256 , weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Water on Tap package.
• Send your name and address to Water on Tap , Pueblo, Colorado 81009 .
• Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to order a catalog or print out these and hundreds of other federal publications for free.

Get even more information and take advantage of federal online resources at www.FirstGov.gov —your official front door to federal and state government websites.

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ASPIRIN FOR REDUCING YOUR RISK OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE

Aspirin can be a great help in relieving headaches, swelling and fever. It can also help lower your risk of heart attack and stroke—but you need to know the facts and speak to a health professional before starting to take it everyday. Even though it's readily available, daily use of aspirin is not right for everyone and can cause serious side effects. Use the booklet Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to learn the benefits and risks of daily use of aspirin, the issues to discuss with your healthcare professional and more. For your free copy, call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO , that's 1 (888) 878-3256 and ask for Item 551L. Or send your name and address to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 551L, Pueblo, CO 81009. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

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HOW TO BUY A HOME WITH A LOW DOWN PAYMENT

If you are trying to achieve the American dream of buying your own home, help is available. How to Buy a Home With A Low Down Payment from the Mortgage Insurance Companies of America and the Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help you to get the most out of your money. Learn about mortgage insurance, how to qualify for a low down payment loan, and how to calculate how much house you can afford, using the guide's handy worksheet. For your free copy, call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO , that's 1 (888) 878-3256 and ask for Item 570L. Or send your name and address to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 570L, Pueblo, CO 81009. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

• Please check with Shantae Goodloe if you plan to use this release after April 1, 2004
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GSA # 2605

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