[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 100 (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                DAVISON SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2008

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in honoring the City of Davison on receiving the Exemplary Source 
Water Protection Award from the American Water Works Association. Every 
year the American Water Works Association presents this award to a 
municipal water system for developing and implementing effective source 
water protection programs.
  This award signifies that the City of Davison has met the highest 
standards of excellence in their pursuit to supply the residents of 
Davison with clean, safe water. In July of 2005 Davison's water 
treatment plant went online and has the capacity to treat up to 2.5 
million gallons per day. Working cooperatively with Davison Township 
and Richfield Township, the City of Davison has implemented a 
cooperative effort to protect the ground water on which many rely. The 
new program includes provisions to reduce the number of abandoned wells 
that pose a serious threat to the health of the aquifers.
  The City of Davison, knowing that residents play an important role in 
protecting the water supply, has worked to reach out to the community 
in their Source Water Protection Program. In the program Davison 
encourages residents to be stewards of the water supply by limiting the 
amount of lawn chemicals and fertilizers that run off and enter the 
water system. Additionally, Davison has endeavored to educate and 
inform the community that simple maintenance of septic and home 
plumbing systems can benefit both the community and the individual by 
reducing water usage and contamination. The city is assisting residents 
identify and plug old wells that pose a dangerous risk to the health 
and safety of the community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating Mayor Fred Fortner, the Davison City Council, the staff, 
volunteers and residents for receiving this award. Through their 
commitment to hard work and education they have demonstrated good 
stewardship of this vital natural resource.

                             American Water Works Association,

                                        Denver, CO, March 4, 2008.
     Ms. Andrea L. Schroeder,
     City of Davison,
     Davison, MI.
       Dear Ms. Schroeder: I am pleased to inform you that your 
     utility has been selected as the recipient of the Exemplary 
     Source Water Protection Award for medium-sized systems. This 
     award recognizes organizations in North America who have 
     developed and are implementing exemplary source water 
     protection programs.
       In recognition of this honor, an award will be presented to 
     you during the Atlanta Annual Conference in June. Details 
     regarding the presentation will be sent to you later by Linda 
     Moody.
       The Association's Officers and Directors join me in 
     congratulating you on this honor.
           Sincerely,
                                                Gary J. Zimmerman,
                                               Executive Director.

 The City of Davison Source Water Protection Program: Protecting Your 
                        Drinking Water Resources

       Davison's new $3.5 million dollar water groundwater 
     treatment plant was put on-line in July 2005. The plant 
     receives water from the City's five groundwater wells and can 
     treat up to 2.5 million gallons per day using filtration, 
     softening and reverse osmosis.
       Through cooperative efforts from Davison and Richfield 
     Townships, Davison's Source Water Protection Program 
     identifies and manages threats to the city water supply.
       Please call the DPW offices to learn more.
       Protect drinking water--our future depends on it.


               How Does Groundwater Become Contaminated?

       Abandoned wells, leaking underground storage tanks, 
     industrial and transportation activities, dumps and 
     landfills, agricultural activities, and homeowner activities.
       How Can I Help?

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