COG's Community Engagement Campaign (CEC) has developed a four-part video series, featuring employees from area water and wastewater utilities, to showcase the range of important jobs, water quality practices, and infrastructure projects that are keeping metropolitan Washington's drinking water and waterways safe and clean.
Watch the videos and then click on the links below each video to learn more about:
WORK FOR WATER
A lot of work goes into making the region's water clean and safe. Watch the videos below to learn about individuals' experiences "working for water," then connect with the area's utilities at the links below to learn about available opportunities in this essential field.
Career Opportunities in Water
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WATER QUALITY TESTING AND REPORTING
Water quality sampling and lab testing is done at all area water utilities to ensure drinking water complies with EPA Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. Learn more about this process in the video below, then use the links to locate water quality reports for area utilities.
Water Quality Reports
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MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
The rates customers pay for water and sewage services contribute to funding critical water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance and improvements. Learn more about how these funds are used across the region in the video, then use the links below to pinpoint how they are used by area utilities.
Water Infrastructure Projects Underway
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