THE VALUE OF WATER OUR QUALITY OF LIFE

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1 OUR QUALITY OF LIFE THE VALUE OF WATER AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION; WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION Ongoing access to clean, safe water is critical to our economy, health and way of life. Our community depends on this valuable resource and the infrastructure that connects, protects and supports it.

2 OUR QUALITY OF LIFE Clean, safe water is essential to nearly every aspect of life. To assure water is available today and for future generations, this valuable resource must be captured, cleaned, distributed and recycled. We are committed to optimizing every drop, but we can t do it alone. Your investment in the systems that collect, transport, and treat our water and wastewater helps to secure our quality of life today while protecting future generations. Let s act now! Join us in being a part of the solution. Together, we can ensure clean, safe water is accessible to everyone in our community.

3 OUR HEALTH THE VALUE OF WATER AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION; WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION Ongoing access to clean, safe water is critical to our economy, health and way of life. Our community depends on this valuable resource and the infrastructure that connects, protects and supports it.

4 OUR HEALTH Thinking ahead. Our parents and grandparents investment in water and wastewater infrastructure during the last century has protected public health for many generations. In some communities, pipes that were installed a century ago are still in use today! Now it s our turn. We can protect the health of our children and their children by making essential investments to renew our water and wastewater infrastructure. Let s act now! Join us in being a part of the solution. Together, we can ensure clean, safe water is accessible to everyone in our community.

5 OUR ENVIRONMENT THE VALUE OF WATER AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION; WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION Ongoing access to clean, safe water is critical to our economy, health and way of life. Our community depends on this valuable resource and the infrastructure that connects, protects and supports it.

6 OUR ENVIRONMENT Did you know that every time you pay your water and wastewater bill, you are helping to protect the environment? Your contributions allow us to clean and recycle the water our community uses so it can be safely returned to our rivers and lakes. Paying your bill also helps fix wasteful leaks and supports the essential upgrades we need to keep our systems reliable and efficient. Let s act now! Join us in being a part of the solution. Together, we can ensure clean, safe water is accessible to everyone in our community.

7 OUR ECONOMY THE VALUE OF WATER AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION; WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION Ongoing access to clean, safe water is critical to our economy, health and way of life. Our community depends on this valuable resource and the infrastructure that connects, protects and supports it.

8 OUR ECONOMY Whenever there is an interruption in water or wastewater services, our businesses suffer. Efficient, reliable and modernized water infrastructure is essential to a strong, stable and growing economy. If we make the necessary investments in our nation s community water systems, we are not only protecting what we have today but we stand to gain more than $220 billion in annual economic activity and create 1.3 million new jobs. Let s act now! Join us in being a part of the solution. Together, we can ensure clean, safe water is accessible to everyone in our community. $220 billion

9 GOING GREEN, SAVES GREEN THE VALUE OF WATER AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION; WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION Ongoing access to clean, safe water is critical to our economy, health and way of life. Our community depends on this valuable resource and the infrastructure that connects, protects and supports it.

10 GOING GREEN, SAVES GREEN Did you know that using green approaches to managing our community s stormwater can reduce our water and wastewater bills over the long term while making our neighborhoods more beautiful? It s essential that we invest in our water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for sustainable growth, enhanced livability and a resilient future. Let s act now! Join us in being a part of the solution. Together, we can ensure clean, safe water is accessible to everyone in our community.

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