Source: WaterLink International
National Drinking Water Week provides both professionals and their communities an opportunity to recognize the vital role water plays. “Every day, high-quality tap water is delivered straight to the homes of millions of customers without the use of a single plastic bottle”, said the executive director of National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), Michael Deane. “Alarmingly, 85% of plastic bottles end up in landfills”, said Deane. “NAWC’s member companies treat and deliver tap water for a fraction of a penny per gallon, and that tap water is subject to quality standards that often exceed those of bottled water. Our members know that only tap water truly delivers sustainable value to consumers.”

NAWC this week joins the Environmental Protection Agency and the American Water Works Association in celebrating National Drinking Water Week. NAWC member companies, like American Water, are committed to providing sustainable, reliable water service to communities across the country while protecting the environment. In fact, American Water developed an initiative entitled “America on Tap”, a year-long education effort aiming to make a difference for the environment by helping to reduce the consumption of bottled water.

Further recognizing the value of tap water, the US Conference of Mayors will soon conduct their annual City Water Taste Test to name the “Best Tasting City Water in America”. Michael Deane will serve as judge on Friday 20th May, narrowing 15 semi-finalists down to 5 finalists in the nationwide search.

“National Drinking Water Week isn’t just about educating the public on the value of tap water, it’s also important that we raise awareness of the significant economical impacts of sustainable infrastructure investment”, said Deane. “To ensure all Americans continue to have access to safe water, we have to foster discussions with local communities about the importance of sustainable water infrastructure and the benefits of public–private partnerships. Local investment in water infrastructure not only sustains community development and improves system performance, it supports job creation.”
(Source: www.environmental-expert.com )