The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and partners throughout North America kicked off Drinking Water Week celebrations by showcasing the different ways tap water is “There When You Need It” — the theme for this year’s Drinking Water Week, which is May 1-7.
To commemorate the week, water utilities, water organizations, government entities, environmental advocates, schools and others throughout North America and beyond are encouraging consumers to learn more about the importance of water services and water infrastructure, especially in times of crisis.
To help children learn about the importance of their drinking water, AWWA has just released an educational kids activity book, available in both English and Spanish, featuring a crossword puzzle, word scramble, Mad Libs, Eye Spy, maze, word find, and coloring pages. Other Drinking Water Week materials are available to download through AWWA’s website for this year’s Drinking Water Week celebration.
AWWA is also sponsoring a Drinking Water Week photo contest to increase awareness of and appreciation for safe, sustainable, and affordable drinking water. The contest, which spans the entirety of Drinking Water Week, ends May 7. Participants are encouraged to submit a photo of a moment when water is “There When You Need It” to enter the online contest. Participants earn points with additional engagements with AWWA’s social media platforms.
“Tap water plays an integral role in meeting our daily health, hygiene, and hydration needs,” said American Water Works Association CEO David LaFrance. “Water sector professionals, the infrastructure they work to design, create, and maintain, and the treatment process all work in harmony to ensure safe tap water is ‘There When You Need It.’”
