Water Infrastructure in Spotlight
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Liquid Assets is a public media and outreach initiative that seeks to inform the nation about the critical role that our water infrastructure plays in protecting public health and promoting economic prosperity.
The documentary explores the history, engineering, and political and economic challenges of our water infrastructure, and engages communities in local discussion about public water and wastewater issues. You can learn more about it here. It will begin airing nationwide on October 1.
100 years of safer water
September 26th marked the 100th anniversary of chlorine disinfection in the United States. In 1908, Jersey City, New Jersey was the first city in the United States to begin routine disinfection of community drinking water. Since then, incidences of waterborne diseases have plummeted dramatically increasing life expectancy throughout America.
The American Chemistry Council provides more information at http://www.americanchemistry.com/100years/ .
Read more in AWWA's Mainstream.
Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Julie Gerberding
talks about water and public health
CDC also provides detailed information on the health benefits of water disinfection on its web page at http://www.cdc.gov/Features/DrinkingWater/
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Bottled and Tap: Is one healthier than the other?
There is no shortage of news stories these days on the merits of tap water and bottled water from a variety of different perspectives. The truth is, while tap water and bottled water are regulated differently, both are generally safe, healthy choices. But only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for the economy and the overall quality of life we enjoy.
That's why it's important to remember that whatever you choose drink, the water systems generations before handed down to us need constant attention to keep safe water flowing through our communities every day.
Find out more about what only tap water delivers.
For more information about bottled water, click here.
Drinking Water Treatment with Monochloramine
Today, many drinking water utilities use monochloramine to treat water before it is delivered to customers. Monochloramines, a chemical compound of chlorine and ammonia, have been safely and successfully used by U.S. drinking water utilities around the country to ensure clean water for customers for nearly 100 years.
For more information on the use of monochloramine, click here.
Find Your Water Utility
Looking for information about your local water utility? Find it here!
If you cannot find your utility, please let us know, at dmueller@awwa.org.
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