A proclamation declaring May 3rd through the 9th as Drinking Water Week was read Thursday morning at Jeffers Bend. The proclamation recognizes the importance of clean, reliable water and the role it plays in public health, fire protection, and the local economy.
It also encourages residents to protect water sources and stay informed about water issues.
Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam says access to clean water is something many communities still lack.
click to download audioHopkinsville Mayor James R. Knight Jr. praised local water quality and those who maintain it.
click to download audioMelissa Spurr, general manager of the Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority, says the week is also about education and community involvement.
click to download audioAround 90 fourth graders from Freedom Elementary attended the event as part of an educational field day focused on water conservation and environmental stewardship.
RC&D Coordinator Charles Turner for Jeffers Bend says the proclamation reading ties into the center’s mission.
