Last week was Drinking Water Week, a time when many utilities do some public outreach and educate their customers on what it takes to bring clean water to the tap.Here’s what a few utilities around the country did to mark the occasion.Tours and FreebiesPlant tours are a common activity for utilities, as they provide the public with a behind-the-scenes look and practice that principle of “showing” rather than “telling.”For example, in Georgia, the Clayton County Water Authority held an open house Saturday, May 13. Tours of the authority’s Terry R. Hicks Water Production Plant were held every 30 minutes, and staff
Engaging the Public on Drinking Water Issues
From plant tours to promoting short educational videos on social media, utilities did a variety of activities to mark Drinking Water Week
May 18, 2017 | by Kyle Rogers |















