Drinking Water Week highlights need to protect, conserve water resources

From Water World:

As Drinking Water Week continues, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) joins water professionals across North America in highlighting the importance of protecting and conserving water resources.

“The prolonged droughts in recent years have called us to make smarter, more efficient use of our precious water resources,” said Mike Leonard, AWWA President. “Still, as water demand grows and we prepare for the possible impacts of climate change, we must continue to grow in our appreciation of the value of water and our commitment to use it wisely.

“One of the best ways to keep our water safe and abundant is to protect it at its source,” Leonard added. “During Drinking Water Week, communities across North America will highlight the importance of keeping our watersheds and waterways free from pollution.”

In the United States alone, communities use approximately 40 billion gallons of tap water each day for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and other everyday uses. To meet increased demand, the water community is investing in new technologies such as water reuse and desalination of ocean and brackish water. Water utilities are also highlighting the need to invest in water infrastructure to limit leaks from water mains and encouraging water efficient devices.

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