On May 5-11, 2024, Fairfax Water and utilities throughout the country are celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. This year, Drinking Water Week highlights the importance of safe drinking water and recognizes the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock in our communities.
Fairfax Water is observing Drinking Water Week by inviting the public to learn about how truly vital clean, safe water is in daily life and its role in protecting public health and the environment now and in the future. This year's celebration also coincides with a historic milestone – the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in the United States, a landmark law designed to safeguard the public by setting high drinking water quality standards. The SDWA provides a scientific framework to identify potential risks to drinking water and address them in partnership with states and water utilities.
To commemorate the week, water utilities, water organizations, government entities, environmental advocates, schools, and others throughout North America and beyond will help children and consumers of all ages understand how water is protected, cleaned, and delivered throughout their communities.
Check out the links below to learn more about Fairfax Water and the water we serve:
- These children's activity sheets teach children the importance of drinking water.
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Kids Activity Book - English
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Kids Activity Book - Spanish
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Puzzle - English
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Puzzle - Spanish
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Eye Spy - English
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Eye Spy - Spanish
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Coloring Sheet - English
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Coloring Sheet - Spanish
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Maze - English
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Maze - Spanish
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- Want to learn more about water quality? Visit https://www.fairfaxwater.org/water-quality.
- How is your water treated? Take a tour of our Corbalis Treatment Plant!
- Work for Water--view our career opportunities here.
