It takes a lot of people to protect our water supply. Our AWWA affiliations include the Research Foundation, Water for People, Michigan Section and QualServe. We work closely with environmental groups, other professional water organizations and the EPA in many efforts including the Partnership for Safe Water. Your water is tested over 360,000 times per year to insure its safety. To keep their skills sharp, our analysts, technicians and operators must undergo continual training to retain their state certification.
Regional partnerships are an important part of providing quality water.
One good example is the Urban Utility Advisory Board that is made up of local governments who work together to provide and protect the water supply. The commitment of Ada, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Township, Kentwood and Walker to this partnership will insure safe, reliable and economical drinking water for their citizens far in to the future. Proper backflow prevention devices on your outside faucets maintain the integrity of the distribution system. Responsible use and disposal of harmful chemicals like pesticides and motor oil help maintain the health of source water. Your knowledge and support of water quality issues and technologies is the best partnership of all.