Water community invites consumers to ‘Protect the Source’ during Drinking Water Week May 6-12, 2018
(Grants Pass, OR) – The City of Grants Pass is kicking off this year’s Drinking Water Week with an invitation to “Protect the Source” throughout Grants Pass, OR.
The City of Grants Pass, the American Water Works Association ,and the water community across North America will celebrate Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role drinking water plays in daily lives. Focus will be placed on ways in which water consumers can take personal responsibility in caring for their tap water and protecting it at its source.
“When we get to know our local drinking water sources, we come to understand that it is our duty as consumers and community stewards to protect and preserve them,” said AWWA Chief Executive Officer David LaFrance. “Drinking Water Week provides a great opportunity to learn the various ways in which we can each protect our source water so it’s available for future generations.”
To commemorate the week, the City of Grants Pass will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, May 9, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.at the Water Treatment Plant located at 821 SE M Street, Grants Pass. The public will have an opportunity to interact with their water plant staff and learn about processes used to keep your water safe. Stop by for a free tour.
About Drinking Water Week
For more than 40 years, AWWA and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week, a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together in recognizing the vital role water plays in daily lives.
Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy, and enhance our quality of life.