RECOGNIZING AUGUST AS NATIONAL WATER QUALITY MONTH
WHEREAS, clean water is essential for life and healthy communities, and in 1972, the Clean Water Act was passed by the federal government, and in 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act was passed to further protect the quality of groundwater and public water systems, with groundwater, lakes, rivers, and streams being the significant resources that the United States of America relies on as a source of fresh water; and
WHEREAS, South San Francisco recognizes how regular human activities have impact on our water quality, and National Water Quality Month, founded in 2005, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds us how our actions both past and present affect our waterways; and
WHEREAS, there are many actions individuals can take to prevent water pollution including: participating in a community clean-up events, picking up after pets, assuring that only rain water enters storm drains, choosing non-toxic household products, not using chemical fertilizers or pesticides and reducing water usage; and WHEREAS, without safe and reliable water and wastewater treatment systems, no community, or sector of the economy, from our richly diverse communities to biotech, service, and manufacturing, can exist thrive and expand; and
WHEREAS, technological advances and the dedication of water industry professionals ensure that our drinking water and treated wastewater meets some of the most stringent water quality standards in the nation; and
WHEREAS, South San Francisco recognizes the community benefits derived from the City’s team of dedicated professionals in engineering, field operations, parks and at the water quality control plant who tirelessly work to ensure that surface waters meet strict standards for human contact and recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby celebrate August as National Water Quality Month in South San Francisco, and thanks the City’s team of dedicated professionals serving the community around the clock to ensure public health and environmental protection.
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Mark Addiego, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember
Dated: September 9, 2026