"Clean water is essential to our lives and our lifestyles, every single day. National Drinking Water Week is a chance for water utilities and the customers they serve to join together and celebrate the immeasurable value of clean and safe water in our daily lives," said Jack Hoffbuhr, AWWA executive director.

Many utilities across North America celebrate The Wonder of Water^sm with their communities during National Drinking Water Week to remind them of the importance water plays in their daily lives.

Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic said "Water is a precious natural resource and Akron is fortunate to have an abundant supply of safe drinking water for our citizens and neighboring communities. I encourage everyone to celebrate National Drinking Water Week, May 6 through May 12. Our Public Utilities Bureau employees work around the clock to ensure the water you drink is safe and meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water quality standards."

Akron Service Director Richard Merolla said "We have an educational display with activity papers for children in our Utilities Business Office lobby. It is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Utilities Business Office lobby is located on the 2nd floor of the CitiCenter Building at 146 South High Street in downtown Akron."

About Drinking Water Week

For more than 30 years, the American Water Works Association has celebrated Drinking Water Week with its members -- a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the consumers they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. During the second week in May, utilities, their communities and other groups across the country celebrate our most precious natural resource with fairs, programs, contests and other exciting events.