REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of May 4-10, 2025 as Drinking Water Week
Report
BACKGROUND
In 1988, the American Water Works Association (AWWA), along with the League of Women Voters, the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency brought Drinking Water Week to the attention of legislators in Washington. Representative Robert Roe of New Jersey and Senator Dennis DeConcini of Arizona sponsored Senate Joint Resolution 185, which was signed by then President Ronald Reagan on May 3, 1988.
Since then, Drinking Water Week has been celebrated the first full week of May each year to recognize the efforts of the men and women who ensure that the public has high quality, potable water to drink. It also recognizes the importance of a safe and reliable supply of potable water to a region’s economy and quality of life.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities staff is comprised of approximately 79 full-time and temporary administrators, engineers, compliance, and field staff who work tirelessly to fulfill its mission to provide our community with high-quality, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable water in a manner that protects these resources for future generations of Santa Clarans. This dependable source of drinking water is one of the factors that makes Santa Clara a great place to live and work.
As a thank you to our valuable water and sewer staff for their hard work and commitment to public service, and on behalf of the Santa Clarans they represent, we advocate for the declaration of May 4-10, 2025, as Drinking Water Week in Santa Clara.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informational report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality (“CEQA”) is required
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for this action other than the cost of staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Gary Welling, Director, Water & Sewer Utilities
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Drinking Water Week Proclamation