Citizens Worldwide To Observe World Water Monitoring Day
September 18 Public awareness program connects communities to
water resources On September 18, thousands of people around the
world will get their hands wet testing the condition of their
local waterbodies in observance of World Water Monitoring Day.
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the International
Water Association (IWA) urge individuals and organizations
worldwide to participate and help raise awareness of the
importance of water quality. World Water Monitoring Day takes
place each year as a component of the broader World Water
Monitoring Challenge (WWMC). Coordinated by WEF and IWA, WWMC
challenges citizens to test the quality of their waterways,
share their findings and protect our most precious resource.
Worldwide participation in WWMC is expected to surpass last year
when more than 300,000 people tested water quality in nearly 80
countries. “We’re anticipating another big year for WWMC,
particularly in Malaysia, the U.S., Spain and Ind