Water professionals ‘Toast to Tap’ in honor of Safe Drinking Water Act 50th anniversary
More than 150 water professionals raised glasses to honor the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) with a ‘Toast to Tap’ at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Fly-In. Each year, AWWA members from across the United States pour into Washington, D.C. for two days to meet with their U.S. senators and representatives about important water policy and legislation.
A ‘Toast to Tap’ was a special moment during the Fly-In recognizing the passage of the SDWA on Dec. 16, 1974. For the past 50 years, the SDWA has set strong water quality standards for the nation’s drinking water and established a regulatory framework to safeguard public health and safety of U.S. citizens.