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There are countless opportunities to work in water. From high school graduates to PhD's, there are countless individuals who are dedicated to public and environmental health.

In order to work toward a future where we all have access to the resources we need to maintain a high quality of life, we need to be able to respect each other and our environment, take responsibility for our actions, and value relationships between each other and the systems that support us. This definition can be applied to a closely related topic that is appearing more frequently in national conversations: environmental justice.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but, did you know a picture could save you 1,000 hours, or even $1,000? Knowing what your critical assets are, and where they are located, can save you time and money when responding to problems.

Elected officials or board members may be members of a city council or county commission, or serve on the Rural Water District board. With a long list of to-dos and policy concerns, how are board members supposed to stay up-to-date and knowledgeable on all that goes into the proper management of a water utility?

Most of the time water and sewer professionals focus on the day-to-day tasks of operating a utility. But how involved should utilities be in advancing the growth of their community? How does community development fit within the utility鈥檚 role to provide critical environmental and public health services?

For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association and its members have used Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. T his year's recognition will be May 2-8, 2021.

Audit. This term scares many. IRS. Fraud. Prison. When it comes to water, however, there is no cause for alarm. In almost every circumstance, the water audit process is relatively pain-free and provides numerous benefits to your water system.