Imagine a day without water & do something

Submitted by Melissa Mullins

Imagine a Day Without Water is a national day of action on Oct. 21 to raise awareness about the value of water. Have you ever thought about where your drinking water comes from? What about where your wastewater goes? 

For the seventh annual day, we may take a few steps beyond imagining the reality of going without a resource as vital as water. We may take action by learning about the systems that deliver water to our homes and businesses each day.

According to the 2021 Annual Value of Water Index, a majority of Americans across all demographics support a strong investment in our nation’s water infrastructure. A bipartisan agreement can be a rarity, but in this case most people agree that reliable water service and supply are crucial. 

Meaningful investment in our water systems would provide access to quality water for everyone, resilient infrastructure, and more jobs. In fact, closing the water infrastructure investment gap would increase the GDP by $4.5 trillion over 20 years. 

As an individual, you may wonder where you fit into ensuring a day without water doesn’t become a reality in our community. It’s a daunting task, but our collective voice can make a real and lasting impact. 

Education is key. Take some time to learn about local water sources and what our water and wastewater utilities are doing to invest in our community. Consider joining like-minded people and reach out to decision makers and find where they stand on investing in water infrastructure. 

Here in McLennan County and Greater Waco, you can:

No matter your reason for participating in Imagine a Day Without Water, continue the conversation with your friends, family, and co-workers about the value of water. A day without water doesn’t have to be inevitable. Let’s work toward a reality in which a day without water is something we only imagine. 

For information on Imagine a Day Without Water and how you can participate, visit the event website

Melissa Mullins is environmental education specialist with Baylor University’s Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research.

The Act Locally Waco blog publishes posts with a connection to these aspirations for Waco. If you are interested in writing for the Act Locally Waco Blog, please email Ferrell Foster at [email protected].

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  1. Bruce Huff on October 12, 2021 at 9:00 am

    Thank you Melissa for your timely article and mention of GROUP W BENCH LITTER PATROL. We also have supplied 17 rubbish barrels to Lake Waco US Army Corps of Engineers and maintain them with volunteers from McLennan County Probation Department who require community service hours.
    Bruce Huff
    Past president
    GWBLP

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