Join MPWD in Celebrating Drinking Water Week 2026

Two children drinking water from drinking glasses.

When you turn on your faucet during Drinking Water Week, take a moment to recognize the importance of the California water projects that deliver safe and reliable water to your home.

MPWD joins communities across America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. Taking place May 3-9 this year, Drinking Water Week serves to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of local water professionals who ensure its availability.

Illustration showing an MPWD operations employee testing water for purity.

Drinking water goes through several steps before it reaches your tap. Treatment, storage, and distribution all play a role in keeping water safe and reliable across our community and keeping those pieces working takes ongoing care and attention.

Most of the work that keeps drinking water safe happens quietly in the background. Water is routinely treated, tested and monitored to meet strict safety standards. Equipment is checked, systems are maintained, and data is scrutinized so any potential issues can be addressed early. Behind the scenes, water professionals are doing this work so the water at your tap is safe and reliable.

For several decades, AWWA and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week, a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together in recognizing the vital role water plays in daily lives. Free materials for download and additional information about Drinking Water Week are available on the Drinking Water Week webpage.