EVENTS to be held across the MidCoast Water service area as part of National Water Week, to be held October 18 to 24, aim to raise awareness about the importance of water in our daily lives.
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National Water Week is dedicated to raising community awareness about current and future water issues and to encourage the community to take action to protect our vital water sources.
"As a community we are particularly fortunate to have good quality water and a reliable supply of drinking water, however we are always mindful of ensuring our practices are sustainable to ensure future generations will also have an ability to meet their water needs," acting general manager Brendan Guiney explained.
As part of local Water Week celebrations MidCoast Water is opening the doors at water treatment plants during October.
The Bootawa Water Treatment Plant will open to the public at 9.30am on Sunday, October 18.
The Tea Gardens Water Treatment Plant will be open on Thursday, October 22 for interested members of the public to inspect.
Bookings for all tours are essential as numbers are limited. Bookings can be made by calling 6592 4813.
MidCoast Water's mascot, Whizzy the Waterdrop, will be out and about across the region during Water Week visiting preschools and community events. He will also entertain children at library storytime events across the region.
Primary school students have been busy with colouring-in competitions for which prizes will be presented during Water Week.
