Drinking Water Week

For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association and the Virginia Section have used Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
 
This year's recognition will be May 1-7, 2022.
 
Drinking Water Week materials, such as logos, graphics, children's activities, and social media posts are available for free download. Simply click on a category below to be redirected to the files you can access/edit/modify to fit our organization.  

Thank you for celebrating Drinking Water Week with us.  We hope you have fun sharing this information with your utility and customers.


If you need assistance at any time, don't hesitate to reach out to us. 
 

 

 Logos and Banners 

LOGO GIF Format: These high resolution logos can be used in any web Drinking Water Week materials you create. 
LOGO JPG Format: These high resolution logos can be used in any print Drinking Water Week materials you create. 
BANNER PNG Format: These banners combine logos, graphics and copy.
 

 

  Social Media Posts and Radio PSAs

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS JPG Format:

Additional Graphics

Hashtags

  • #drinkh2ova
  • #drinkingwaterweekva
  • #therewhenyouneedit
  • #drinkingwaterweek2022
 

 

 Press Releases and Proclamations

2022 Template Press Releases (PDF) to Download
Template Proclamations (PDF) to Download

 

 Children's Activities

Join VA AWWA for this year's Children's Coloring Contest.  Kids are encouraged to color themselves enjoying drinking water on this cute coloring page.  All artwork submitted using the #DrinkH2OVA hashtag automatically gives permission for VA AWWA to share the child’s artwork, first name, and age on media platforms including but not limited to, print, social media, and web platforms.  Submissions can also be entered using this online form with parental/guardian consent.  The best ones will win a prize from VA AWWA along with having their photo highlighted on VA AWWA's social media channels.  Submissions are due by May 8th. 
 
Activity Sheets for Kids (*=new!)

 

 Celebration Ideas and Employee Appreciation

Drinking Water Week is a perfect time to celebrate all those that make it possible.  Here are a few suggestions for recognizing your employees for the great work they do all year long.

Public And Internal Communication

  • Create a utility newsletter feature on Drinking Water Week
  • Send bill stuffers.
  • Coordinate distribution of AWWA press releases.
  • Publicize the release of your consumer confidence report.

Community Events

  • Inaugurate an Adopt-a-Hydrant program 
  • Plant a tree 
  • Bury a time capsule 
  • Partner with local nature groups

Youth Focus

  • Hold a poster contest 
  • Schedule school presentations
  • Encourage Coloring Contest entries
  • Distribute activity sheets at the library

Employee Appreciation

  • Host a digital trivia contest with prizes
  • Pause to complete safety training
  • Encourage professional development
  • Highlight employees on all media channels
 

Many of these items were created by AWWA.  We thank them for their creativity and assistance.  For more ideas, graphics, or information, please check out AWWA's Drinking Water Week webpage.