May 7 to 13 is Drinking Water Week

This week, the City of St. John’s and partners throughout North America are celebrating Drinking Water Week, a decades-long tradition led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Taking place May 7 to 13, Drinking Water Week is a celebration recognizing the vital role water plays in everyday life for both water professionals and the communities they serve.

The City of St. John’s encourages consumers to learn about the critical infrastructure that transports safe drinking water to our residents and visitors to the City. There are about 650 km of water mains within St. John’s and an estimated two million more miles of water mains across North America. Increased investment is necessary to assure we reliably deliver safe water to homes and businesses.

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.

About Drinking Water Week

Our Water and Wastewater Division in the Department of Public Works is a member of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of the American Water Works Association, the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world.

AWWA and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week for several decades. This week provides 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.

Additional information about Drinking Water Week is available on the Drinking Water Week webpage.