May 1–7, 2011
A safe, reliable water supply is critical to the success of any community. It creates jobs, attracts industry and investment, and provides for the health and welfare of citizens in ways ranging from disease prevention to fire suppression. We often take water supply for granted until it is threatened, either by drought, water main breaks, or some other event.
For more than 30 years, people around the country have celebrated Drinking Water Week—a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
This year, as part of National Drinking Water Week, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is sponsoring a video contest with the winner receiving $1,000 from the AWWA bookstore. Film a creative video highlighting how you celebrated Drinking Water Week, post it to YouTube and send a copy of the link to dmueller@awwa.org. The deadline to enter is May 30, 2011.
For more information about Drinking Water Week, visit www.awwa.org/Government/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3862&navItemNumber=3863.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also has a website devoted to National Drinking Water Week at: http://water.epa.gov/drink/index.cfm.
