BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – As Drinking Water Week continues, the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) joins the American Water Works Association and water professionals across the country in highlighting the importance of drinking water daily.
Along with First Lady Michelle Obama and the Partnership for a Healthier America’s Drink Up water campaign, AWWA encourages consumers to understand the health benefits of drinking plenty of water every day – including better focus, more stamina and avoiding dehydration. The Drink Up water campaign focuses on encouraging individuals and families to strive to drink more water each day than what they are currently consuming.
“We wholeheartedly endorse the message of the Drink Up water campaign to inspire others to understand the multifaceted benefits to drinking water daily,” said AWWA Chief Executive Officer David LaFrance. “This campaign aligns perfectly with this year’s theme of Drinking Water Week; one of our primary responsibilities in getting to know our water is getting to know the health benefits of drinking it.”
More information about the advantages of drinking water is available on Drink Up’s website at
http://www.youarewhatyoudrink.org.
Drinking Water Week
For more than 35 years, AWWA and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week – a
unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together
to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Additional information about Drinking
Water Week, including free materials for download and celebration ideas, is available on the
Drinking Water Week web page.
The Birmingham Water Works serves 600,000 people in Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair and
Walker counties. For more information about your Birmingham Water Works Board, please call
us at (205) 244-4000 or visit our Web site at www.bwwb.org.
