The City of Longmont commends the hardworking men and women ensuring tap water is “There When You Need It” during Drinking Water Week, observed May 3-9 this year.

The City and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will observe Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is required to carry it to and from homes and businesses and the important work of water professionals behind the scenes.

Reliable water service used for hygiene, hydration and cooking is critical to our health and safety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. At the beginning of the pandemic, several health organizations recommended that normal hygienic practices, including hand washing for 20 seconds, would play an important role in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

“During these difficult times, we reflect on the heroic work of health professionals and first responders who place themselves in harm’s way to keep us all healthy and safe,” said AWWA President Jim Williams. “I’ve referred to the water profession as a ‘vocation of distinction’ before. In these difficult times, it is also a vocation of heroism.”

To commemorate the week, water utilities, water organizations, government entities, environmental advocates, schools and other stakeholders throughout North America and beyond will encourage consumers to understand and appreciate their drinking water.

Learn more about how the City provides safe and reliable drinking water every day.