Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash encourages the public to observe National Groundwater Awareness Week (#GWAW2018), which is an annual observance established by the National Groundwater Association to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of water.
During the week of March 11-17, the public is encouraged to "Tend. Test. Treat." as part of the national campaign's theme. This year's holistic approach is to sustain an adequate supply of quality water by testing water to prompt a well inspection. Testing can also reveal and help stop naturally occurring contamination through maintenance and water treatment. For more information, go to GroundwaterAwarenessWeek.com or WellOwner.org
"Because water is such a vital part of our daily lives and is critical to our very existence, I want to inform the public about World Water Awareness Day. World Water Awareness Day is celebrated each year in the month of March. It will be observed on Thursday, March 22, 2018," said Nash.
The 2018 World Water Day theme-Nature for Water-looks at how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century. Various activities and events have been planned globally which range from beach cleanups to special film screenings with discussions about this most valuable resource being organized.
For additional information, go to www.worldwaterday.org.
Published: Thu, Mar 15, 2018
