Imagine a Day Without Water
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City marks national day to recognize the essential and
invaluable role of water
Did you know that as you live, walk and travel through Vaughan,
there are more than 1,000 kilometres of watermains, nearly 1,000 kilometres of
sanitary sewers and over 800 kilometres of storm sewers moving water below you?
Every year, 35-billion litres of fresh clean water is delivered to homes and
businesses across the city – that is equivalent to 14,000 Olympic-sized
swimming pools!
Now imagine that when
you turned on your faucet, nothing came out. Today, the City of Vaughan is
marking Imagine a Day Without Water (IADWW) – a time to consider how essential
and invaluable clean, safe drinking water is for the community.
Water systems, pipes,
sewers and treatment facilities are often out of sight and out of mind. Created
by the Value of Water Coalition,
IADWW
is a nationwide day of education and advocacy about the value of water to help ensure this
important topic stays top of mind for everyone. Water is essential to
our daily lives and the nation's economy. Economic sectors including
agriculture, hospitality, food and beverage service, manufacturing and
essential services such as hospitals and firefighters need water to do their
jobs.
The City maintains a
network of fire hydrants, stormwater ponds, water stations, sanitary sewers, catch
basins and storm sewers – delivering safe drinking water, collecting wastewater
and managing stormwater are vital to managing city building and future growth.
The City of Vaughan is
committed to delivering Service Excellence, as outlined in the Council-approved
2018-2022 Term of
Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan. Through participation in IADWW, the
City demonstrates its commitment to City Building, Environmental Stewardship
and improving the Citizen Experience. These strategic priorities focus on
investing in infrastructure, fostering a sustainable future and ensuring
exceptional citizen-centered services to enhance the quality of life in
Vaughan.
Starting on Monday,
Oct. 26, the City will be sharing fun facts about water to educate the
community about the vital role water plays in our everyday lives. Follow along
on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more information on the City’s water
services, visit vaughan.ca/water.
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