Longview Participates in Drinking Water Week May 6-12

News Release
Contact:  Willie Marshall
903-237-1030 or email
May 7, 2012

Longview Participates in Drinking Water Week May 6-12

(Longview, TX) In recognition of the American Water Works Association’s “Drinking Water Week,” the Longview Water Utilities Department is promoting the message “Water.Celebrate the Essential.” From May 6 – 12, residents are encouraged to learn about the importance of the safe and reliable water supply available in Longview. 

The City of Longview Water Department has been recognized for great tasting water on numerous occasions by the Texas Water Utilities Association. Longview’s water has won several regional and state awards, including selection as the “Best in Texas" winner on four occasions.  

According to Customer Service Manager Willie Marshall, “we deliver a high quality product at one of the lowest prices in the state.  We are fortunate to have an abundant water supply that attracts industry, assist fire protection services, and provides for the health and welfare of our citizens.”   

Throughout the week, the water department will be distributing information about Longview’s water quality, water conservation tips, toilet leak detector kits, and other useful consumer information. In addition, residents will be encouraged to learn about available payment options such as online payment, over the phone payment, automatic bank draft, and a  Spanish language payment option, authorized payment locations around the city. 

To learn more about how Longview tap water delivers, watch City of Longview Channel 5 Television, go to LongviewTexas.gov, or visit the water utility office at 300 W. Cotton St. For more information, call 903-237-1030.

About Drinking Water Week:

The American Water Works Association and its members celebrate Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives.  While addressing the theme: “Water. Celebrate the Essential” both the AWWA and Longview Water Utilities will urge consumers to get to know their water.  

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