Water Ambassador


The Water Ambassador Program was established by the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWWA). The program helps bring information about the water industry to the public.


JUNE Video of the Month



Water Education Videos

  1. How City Water Purification Systems Work | YouTube
  2. Why Care About Water? | National Geographic
  3. Whiteboard Animation on Nutrient Run Off | American Water Works
  4. Water Works! Investing Together for a Stronger America| Green For All
  5. Essential | DuPage Water Commission
  6. Where Does it Go? Educational video for kids| Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
  7. Human Water Cycle : Wastewater | National Science Foundation News
  8. Show Me the Water | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
  9. Drought is Devastating Crops in the Midwest | Reuters
  10. Imagine a Day Without Water | U.S. Water Alliance
  11. Household Water Quality Study | Purdue Engineering
  12. Water. An Essential Element of Life | National Association of Water Companies


World Environment Day

World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment.


The theme for World Environment Day 2026 is Inspired by Nature, for Climate, for Our Future. This theme highlights the importance of learning from nature and working together to fight climate change for a safer future.

  1. World Environment Day

Water Conservation at Home

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Saving water is easy. Really easy. Here are more than 100 useful water-saving tips for your home and office.

  1. 100 Ways to Conserve Water | Water - Use it Wisely

Water Towers

What role do the water towers play in the Village's water system?



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