City of Cleveland
Frank G. Jackson, Mayor
  NEWS RELEASE
Division of Water
J. Christopher Nielson, Commissioner
 

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Paula Morrison
664-2444 ext. 5812


Join The Cleveland Division of Water in Kicking Off The Celebration of 150 Years of Service

Celebrate National Drinking Water Week with Free Guided Water Plant Tours

CLEVELAND, April 17, 2006 - The City of Cleveland Division of Water will observe National Drinking Water Week, Sunday, May 7-13, with an Open House at two of its major water works facilities, including free public tours.

The Open Houses will be held Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , at the following locations: Baldwin Water Works, 11216 Stokes Blvd. , in Cleveland and Crown Water Works, 955 Clague Road , in Westlake , Ohio.

Cleveland water system users are invited to tour either of these facilities to see first hand how drinking water is processed and have questions about water quality answered.

Guided tours will take place continuously, throughout the day. A variety of giveaways for both children and adults will be available. Registration is required. In order to ensure safety the following security measures apply:

  • Adult Photo ID Required
  • No Cameras or Video Equipment
  • Signature Waiver

Drinking Water Week is an annual event sponsored by the National Drinking Water Alliance, composed of non-profit groups and government agencies. Water suppliers throughout the United States and other countries participate in the observance, and sponsor activities to encourage consumers to get educated about water-related issues in their local communities.

To register for a tour, please contact Wanda Dobbins-Copeland, in Public Relations at (216) 664-2444 ext. 5676.

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