HARRISBURG — On Monday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission highlighted May 3 through May 9 as “Drinking Water Week” in the Commonwealth as part of an ongoing effort to increase awareness about the importance of water and water conservation.
“Water is far too valuable a resource to be taken for granted — after all, it is the only utility commodity that we physically ingest,” said PUC Vice Chairman David W. Sweet, a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Committee on Water. This week, the Commission renewed its commitment to solving the current challenges facing the water industry, with a focus on aging water infrastructure and drinking water contaminants. The Commission pledged to continue to work with its regulated utilities and sister state agencies to fully realize the public health goals of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 and the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act of 1984 by celebrating Drinking Water Week.
The Commission offers the following water conservation tips:
• Check home plumbing for leaks and fix them promptly to help save water and money.
• Take a shorter shower using a low-flow showerhead instead of taking a bath, and save water.
• Turn off the faucet while brushing one’s teeth or shaving.
• Use dishwashers and washing machines only with a full load.
• Install water-efficient appliances in homes.
More conservation tips can be found on the PUC website.
