About National Drinking Water Week (NDWW)

In 1988, a resolution to declare the first full week of every May National Drinking Water Week was adopted by both houses of Congress and signed by then President, Ronald Reagan.  Since that time, environmental groups and water distribution utilities across the country have used NDWW as an opportunity to create awareness and deepen the general public’s knowledge of water issues.  In that tradition, Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) is celebrating this year’s NDWW during May 4-10. 

NDWW is a great opportunity to remind customers that BWSC is committed to delivering safe and reliable services from fire protection to a healthy, thirst-quenching glass of water.  To encourage people to celebrate NDWW, BWSC has made the following recourses available for Boston residents, educators, and students: 

Drinking Water Poster

National Theatre for Children Curriculum

Activities for Kids

Reading List

Poster Contest Winners

Boston students explain the benefits of Tap Water (faucet water) over purchasing bottled water. To see the winning posters, click the link above, and then select the student name.

Only Tap Water Delivers

Tap water provides safe water to drink, to wash our clothes, and to prepare our food. Water is also essential for pubic health protection, fire protection, and the life we enjoy. To learn more about tap water, click here to print games, puzzles and activities.
 

More Ways to Celebrate National Drinking Water Week:

Report illegal dumping. 
The dumping of any material in a catch basin is illegal. If you observe someone dumping in a catch basin, immediately report it to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission at 617-989-7000.

Organize a stenciling event in your neighborhood or get it in a local school. 
In an effort to stop unnecessary and harmful pollution of local waterways, BWSC has a storm drain stenciling and education program to inform people that much of what is dumped on our streets ends up in our rivers, beaches and harbor.  Adults and children are welcome to participate. Learn more…

Scoop the poop.
As a dog owner, you can help prevent contamination of waterways and parklands from dog waste by picking up after your dog.  Learn more…

Order a conservation kit.
Boston homeowners can conserve water and save money at the same time by installing a water conservation kit. Learn more…

Follow some basic conservation tips.
Following a few water conservation tips can help conserve earth’s most precious resource and lower your water bills, so remember – use water wisely! Learn more…