Glen Cove Kicks Off Drinking Water Week

GLEN COVE, NY — The City of Glen Cove kicked off Drinking Water Week with an education campaign to highlight how vital clean water is in daily life and its role in protecting public health and the environment, officials said in a news release.

The event runs through Saturday in conjunction with the American Water Works Association.

The campaign encourages residents to recognize the work that water professionals accomplish "around the clock to deliver quality tap water while bolstering resilience for water in the future," officials said.

American Water Works Association Chief Executive Officer David LaFrance said that "access to clean, safe drinking water is vital to our daily health, hygiene, and hydration."

"Professionals in the water sector work tirelessly to ensure we have affordable access to the high-quality water we need to strengthen our everyday life and broader communities today and in the future," he added.

For more information, free materials for download and additional information about Drinking Water Week are available on the Drinking Water Week website, Drinking Water Week | American Water Works Association.