WASHINGTON — The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) this week is joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) in celebrating National Drinking Water Week, according to a press release.

Observed May 1-7, 2011, National Drinking Water Week provides both water professionals and the communities they serve an opportunity to join together to recognize the importance of safe drinking water, the release stated.

“Alarmingly, 85 percent of plastic bottles end up in landfills. And every day, high-quality tap water is delivered straight to the homes of millions of customers without the use of a single plastic bottle,” said NAWC Executive Director Michael Deane. “NAWC’s member companies treat and deliver tap water for a fraction of a penny per gallon, and that tap water is subject to quality standards that often exceed those of bottled water. Our members know that only tap water truly delivers sustainable value to consumers.”

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