Michigan Section AWWA

🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 On this day in 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act was signed into law, ensuring safe, clean drinking water for millions of Americans. For 50 years, the SDWA has protected public health and driven innovation in water treatment. Join us in celebrating this milestone! #SDWA50

MIAWWA is proud to join the water community in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark law that has safeguarded public health by protecting drinking water quality since its passage on December 16, 1974. Over the past 50 years, the SDWA has made significant progress in ensuring access to safe, clean drinking water for millions of Americans. It has established water quality standards, reduced harmful contaminants, and supported water systems of all sizes in delivering safe water to their communities.

🌊 Celebrating Michigan Water Pros Week with the Future of Water! 💧 Today, we witnessed the next wave of water workforce leaders in action during the Deep End cohort's capstone presentations and graduation ceremony! 🎓 These passionate new professionals, alongside seasoned experts, are shaping the future of Michigan’s water systems. Through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability, the Deep End program empowers participants to tackle challenges and drive progress in the water industry. From today’s capstone presentations, it’s clear: the future of water is in capable hands. 🌟 Let’s raise a glass of water to these graduates and all water professionals who dedicate their careers to ensuring clean, safe, and sustainable water for all! 💙 #MIWaterProsWeek #ThankWaterPros

🌟 Celebrate #MIWaterProsWeek with us! 🌊🚿 Let’s make a splash and shower our appreciation on the unsung heroes who keep Michigan’s water flowing clean and safe! These dedicated #WaterPros are the true lifesavers, ensuring sustainable water systems for today and tomorrow. 💧💙 Their expertise is the backbone of our communities, sustaining the water cycle and protecting our ecosystems. Let’s show our gratitude and appreciation for their vital contributions. Join us in saying THANK YOU to these incredible professionals! 👏

🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 MI-AWWA and MWEA are having a joint holiday tour and mixer with their NP/YP groups! See https://lnkd.in/g2VUkUzZ for more information!

Last week, the Young Professionals toured St. Clair Water Treatment Plant and Northwest Ottawa Water Treatment Plant. Thank you to everyone who joined the tour, and to our hosts for making this such an educational experience!

Are you a young professional in the water industry? Meet others like you and get involved with the MI-AWWA Young Professionals. The next meeting is October 17 #miawwa #youngprofessionals #abettermichigan

For half a century, the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act has been safeguarding the water we rely on every day. As we mark this milestone, let's continue the legacy by protecting our source water. Together, we can ensure clean, safe drinking water for generations to come. #ProtectTheSource #SafeWater50Years #SourceWaterProtectionWeek #miawwa Tell us: What actions do you take to protect our water sources? Share your tips and inspire others to make a difference!

💧 Celebrating Source Water Protection Week 🌎 The best way to ensure clean, high-quality drinking water at the tap is by protecting our beautiful water sources! By keeping our rivers, lakes, and underground wells pollution-free, we make it easier and more affordable to keep water safe and healthy for everyone. Join MI-AWWA and our partners in recognizing Source Water Protection Week from Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2024. Let’s raise awareness about the importance of caring for our drinking water sources and preserving our natural resources! 💦 👉How are you protecting our water? Share your tips in the comments below! #SourceWaterProtection #CleanWater #ProtectOurWater #miawwa #awwa

Every day is a good day to highlight the value of water and water professionals, and it was truly an honor to be included in a piece by Michigan Public this week, focusing on #WaterWorkforce needs! Water is “not something you can just shut off because you have a workforce shortage” - and this piece highlights the great work that the American Water Works Association, Michigan Section AWWA, and Grand Rapids Community College are doing to help ensure a sustainable and skilled water workforce for many years to come. https://lnkd.in/gvuS3WRx