Water Efficiency | Wisconsin Water Association

Mission Description

Our mission is to build awareness and promote the benefits of water efficiency in Wisconsin. We will function as a clearinghouse for water providers, businesses, and the public on issues of water supply, source water quality, and best practices for residential, manufacturing, and agricultural water efficiency. We will focus primarily on water efficiency practices that contribute to maintaining adequate water supplies and healthy watersheds for future generations in the state of Wisconsin.

2011 GOALS

Build awareness of the benefits of water efficiency in Wisconsin. The Committee will provide to Wisconsin Water Association members and local water industry leaders educational information to illustrate how water efficiency
1. Saves money
2. Protects drinking water resources
3. Minimizes water pollution and health risks
4. Reduces the need for costly water supply and new wastewater treatment facilities
5. Maintains the health of aquatic environments
6. Saves energy used to pump and treat water
Collaborate with other water stewardship initiatives in the State of Wisconsin to relate storm water and wastewater management practices to the local drinking water industry.
Provide the tools that ensure customer satisfaction and preparedness for future economic development while implementing efficient water management.

ACTIVITIES PLAN

Conduct at least quarterly Committee Meetings to discuss Water Efficiency needs for the Section and Utility employees at large. Discuss existing practices and new developments in the field of water efficiency.
Develop, plan and coordinate the details of the 2010 Water Efficiency Seminar with the WWA Chair and WWA Education Committee.
The Committee Chair will:
1. Submit Newsletters articles by designated due dates.
2. Provide Committee minutes and updated Committee roster to WWA Central Office and update the WWA Website.
3. Provide Annual Activities report to the Secretary / Treasures 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting.
4. Attend one WWA Board Meeting in 2009-2010
Provide relevant topics and assist with qualified speakers to be considered for the 2010 Annual Meeting Technical Program agenda.
Coordinate, prepare and submit meeting minutes to the WWA Website following each meeting.