2018-0274
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Proclamation: "National Day Without Water Day"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the infrastructure that brings water to and from homes and businesses is essential to the quality of life and economic vitality of St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, 52,725 residents on average utilize 55 gallons of water per person, per day; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish Waterworks Department produced 2.147 billion gallons of water in 2017 for the residents and businesses of St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, water crises across the country, ranging from contaminated water, to drought, to flooding, show the severe impacts of what can happen to the public health and well-being of a community without access to clean drinking water; and,
WHEREAS, utilities nationwide are grappling with aging infrastructure and lack reliable revenue and funding to maintain systems let alone upgrade their systems; and,
WHEREAS, one-fifth of the U.S. economy would grind to a halt without a reliable and clean source of water; and,
WHEREAS, managing water responsibly is critical to our nation's public and environmental health and to a high quality of life through economic commerce, power generation, and recreation; and,
WHEREAS, investing in our drinking water and wastewater systems will secure a bright and prosperous future for generations to come; and,
WHEREAS, innovation in water conservation and water reuse will drive job growth, economic development, and establish a 21st century paradigm of water management in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, decentralized stormwater infrastructure will not only ease the burden on our sewers but will provide a maximum return in benefits to the public, the economy, and the environment; and,
WHEREAS, for each job created in the water sector, another 3.68 jobs are added in the national economy. And for every $1 spent on infrastructure improvements, the US generates $6 in returns; and,
WHEREAS, different regions face different water challenges, so t...
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