During Drinking Water Week, Communities Recognize Only Tap Water Delivers Public Health, Fire Protection

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DENVER, May 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As National Drinking Water Week continued today, water professionals and communities across North America highlighted the fact that only tap water delivers both public health protection and fire protection.

"Most people don't know the original purpose of water systems was to protect us from fires," said Jack W. Hoffbuhr, executive director of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). "Today, the vast network of pipes, pump stations and treatment facilities also provide us with some of the highest quality drinking water in the world."

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During Drinking Water Week, Communities Recognize Only Tap Water Delivers Public Health, Fire Protection

Americans have been reminded of the importance of fire protection throughout 2006, which is the 100th anniversary year of the great S...

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