This awards program will benefit individual businesses and the community. As part of this business awards program, drinking water source protection workshops will be held around New England to highlight successful voluntary initiatives for drinking water source protection. These workshops will inspire and foster partnerships and cooperation among other business, communities and water suppliers. Since the majority of drinking water protection programs emphasize voluntary efforts, the cooperation of business is essential to the effectiveness of these programs. John DeVillars, Regional Administrator of EPA's Region 1, New England Office, encourages businesses to participate in the program.
Few things are as important as protection of New England's water supplies.
Common sense tells us that preventing contamination from entering water sources through protection is the most effective route to providing safe drinking water. New England businesses have been leaders in supporting local drinking water protection. Through this program, we will recognize their efforts and encourage more businesses to become involved with their local community and water supplier. The United States Environmental Protection Agency is working with the New England Water Works Association to honor businesses which have helped to protect public drinking water sources in New England. Nominations received by July 15th will be considered for an award.