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Help protect one of our most precious natural resources in observance of A Day Without Water on Oct. 16.
Each year, Imagine a Day Without Water invites us to see how crucial our need for water really is by visualizing life without it, just for one day. Very quickly, we learn how indispensable water is in our everyday lives, and how our health, environment, and economy depend on reliable access to clean water.
No matter our culture or background, everyone needs water to survive. Today, 88 percent of Americans rank access to safe and clean water as one of their top-three voter issues (2024 Value of Water Index). Water has historically been a nonpartisan issue and remains that way. While we acknowledge progress, more than two million Americans still lack reliable access to drinking water or wastewater services.
Ways you can help
Positive change happens when we all work together to do our part, and everyone has a stake in the future of our nation's water. Here are three ways you can help build a movement in support of water:
- Prevent Damage to Our Wastewater System
Wastewater treatment is essential to cleaning our water so it's safe for everyone to use and enjoy. You can take an active role in preventing damage to our facilities and your plumbing by only flushing the three p's down the toilet – pee, poop, and toilet paper. Remember, wipes, paper towels, and other "unflushables" can create sewer backups and overflows that can lead to groundwater, stream, or river pollution. Your actions can make a significant difference.
Learn more: https://www.clackamas.us/wes/trash-it-dont-flush-it - If it's on the ground, it's in our water!
When trash — including plastic bags, bottles, and cigarette butts — is thrown on the ground, it is washed into storm drains and directly into our waterways, harming aquatic life such as ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Our entire ecosystem relies on clean water; properly disposing of litter and recycling where appropriate are among the easiest ways to protect our waterways.
https://www.clackamas.us/wes/on-the-ground - Build your clean water community
Advocating for the protection of our water starts at home, but it's also about coming together as a community. There are numerous volunteer and community activities that provide opportunities to make a difference. Mark your calendar for an upcoming virtual webinar or community cleanup event. Your participation is a crucial part of the collective effort to protect our water.
Clackamas Water Environment Services produces clean water, protects water quality and recovers renewable resources. We do this by providing wastewater services, stormwater management, and environmental education. It's our job to protect public health and support the vitality of our communities, natural environment and economy.