National Drinking Water Week Is May 5-11 | Wisconsin DNR

MADISON, Wis.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of clean drinking water and recognizing the dedicated professionals working to keep our water clean in celebration of National Drinking Water Week, May 5-11.

First established in 1988 by former President Ronald Reagan in partnership with the American Water Works Association, Drinking Water Week is an annual, week-long celebration of water professionals and a recognition of water’s vital role in our daily lives.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1. Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
3. Goal 13: Climate Action

From the federal, state and municipal policymakers and water advocates to the scientists, system operators, well drillers, inspectors and researchers, water professionals dedicate their careers to protecting our water resources and ensuring access to safe, clean water every time we turn on the tap. These professions often go unnoticed. This week is about recognizing them and their efforts to provide the most basic of necessities.

This year’s observance is especially significant, as 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act. This landmark legislation was signed into law on Dec. 16, 1974, and established new regulations for over 90 contaminants to strengthen and protect our drinking water and drinking water sources.

Make A Ripple Effect

Wisconsin’s drinking water professionals are crucial to protecting the water we rely on, but Wisconsinites can also do their part by taking action in their own lives. Here are some ways that everyone can help protect and conserve our shared drinking water:

• If you’re on a private well, test your drinking water at least once a year and encourage your neighbors to do the same. Learn more by visiting our Test Your Private Well webpage.
• Share water conservation tips with your community to support Wisconsin’s mission to “sustainably manage the quantity and quality of water in the state to ensure that water is available to be used to protect and improve our health, economy and environment now and in the future.” View the water conservation and efficiency tips we’ve compiled.
• Advocate for infrastructure improvements and support the protection of our water sources, such as the removal of public and private lead water lines.

For more information about the ways water professionals help keep lead out of our drinking water, visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s Ground Water and Drinking Water webpage.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

The article highlights the importance of clean drinking water and the efforts of water professionals to ensure access to safe, clean water. This aligns with SDG 6, which focuses on ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

Target 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

Target 6.5: By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

Target 6.6: By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes

The article emphasizes the need to ensure access to safe and affordable drinking water (Target 6.1), improve water quality by reducing pollution and untreated wastewater (Target 6.3), increase water-use efficiency and address water scarcity (Target 6.4), implement integrated water resources management (Target 6.5), and protect and restore water-related ecosystems (Target 6.6).

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

Yes, the article mentions or implies several indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:

– Indicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
– Indicator 6.3.2: Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
– Indicator 6.4.1: Change in water-use efficiency over time
– Indicator 6.5.1: Degree of integrated water resources management implementation
– Indicator 6.6.1: Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

These indicators can help assess the achievement of universal access to safe drinking water, improvements in water quality, increased water-use efficiency, implementation of integrated water resources management, and protection and restoration of water-related ecosystems.

4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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