The Independent
Throughout the week of May 4-10, the community will celebrate water by recognizing the essential role it plays in everyday life. The Washington County Water Conservancy District and the City of St. George have teamed up to offer several “Water Week” events and activities to build awareness about the county’s water resources.
The week’s activities are all free and begin with a garden fair held at the Tonaquint Nature Center at Tonaquint Park, 1851 S. Dixie Dr. in St. George. This event is on Monday, May 5 from 4-7 p.m. and will feature activities for all ages, including booths on sustainable living and community resources.
After the fair, join Mayor Pike in a walk along the Santa Clara River. Pike will talk about local and worldwide water issues. The 2-mile walk is symbolic of what mothers and children in water-scarce countries make daily just to get water for their families.
“Water Week brings awareness of local water resources, water issues and water efficiency,” said Julie Breckenridge, WCWCD water conservation manager. “This week provides opportunities for the community to go behind the scenes of their water utilities, find out what all goes into providing them with clean, safe drinking water and what can be done to conserve and protect it.”
Other activities during Water Week include tours of the Quail Creek Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, May 6 from 2-5 p.m. Participants will be able to look at the process of cleaning the water from the county’s reservoirs for use in local homes. Then, on Wednesday, May 7 from 2-5 p.m., check out a waste water treatment system to see what happens to the H2O you send down the drain. The final activity will take place on Friday, May 9 at 11 a.m. at the St. George Library, 88 W. 100 South in St. George, with a children’s storytime about water.
For more information about Water Week, call (435) 673-3617 or visit wcwcd.org.
