Toledo Observes National Drinking Water Week, May 6-12

The city of Toledo will observe National Drinking Water Week, May 6-12, with career presentations at four Toledo Public Schools, a free Spring Water Clinic, and by urging all to learn more about protecting Lake Erie.

Public Utilities Department officials will make presentations next week to TPS high school students to promote careers in water and waste water utilities. The presentations will be:

• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday, May 7 at the Frank Dick Natural Science Technology Center.
• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Rogers High School.
• 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 9 at Start High School.
• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at Bowsher High School.

The free Spring Water Clinic will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Home Depot, 3200 Secor Rd. People will have the chance to speak with utility professionals and watershed partners to learn more about what can be done to protect Lake Erie, billing, and utility issues.

Mayor Kapszukiewicz signed a proclamation this week asking citizens to join him in protecting Lake Erie by signing a pledge at: www.toledolakeerie.clearchoicescleanwater.org

Toledo’s Consumer Confidence Report can be found at: https://toledo.oh.gov/services/public-utilities/water-treatment/drinking-water-quality-information/