The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented 34 awards to partners in its voluntary partnership program that promotes water efficiency.
The WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition was held Oct. 6 in Las Vegas, Nev., according to an EPA news release. Since 2006, WaterSense partners have assisted communities in saving more than 6.4 trillion gallons of water and more than $135 billion in utility costs.
“By working to promote the value of water efficiency, our WaterSense partners helped people save water, energy and money — all while protecting life’s most precious resource during times of drought,” EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox said in the release. “EPA appreciates WaterSense partners’ commitment to being good stewards of water.”
Region 4 Administrator Daniel Blackman said they honor these WaterSense partners for their "efforts and accomplishments to educate consumers on cost-effective measures for conserving water," the release reported.
“These WaterSense partners understand that water is one of our most valued and precious resources," he added, according to the release.
“EPD is pleased to see the important water conservation efforts of these water leaders recognized. Their thoughtful stewardship plays a critical role in managing Georgia’s valuable water resources,” Richard Dunn, director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, said in the release.
