Drinking Water Week 2010

Drinking Water Week, which is being observed during the week of 2-8 May, is a national event that takes place the first week in May every year.

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 information:

This website, by the American Water Works Association, is designed to provide consumer information related to water; it includes a number of activities for children:

  American Water Works Association: Drinktap.org

This video is part of an American Water Works Association grassroots and media campaign to help water systems and local officials communicate about the value of tap water service to consumers, media, and other stakeholders:

  AWWA Video: Only Tap Water Deliver