10/15/2026
Water sustains us all. Today, October 15th, is Imagine a Day Without Water.
Take a minute to think about it: how many times have you already used water since you woke up this morning? Now imagine how different your day would have been if the water had not flowed when you turned on your faucet.
Michigan sits at the center of the largest surface freshwater system on Earth. Having the water is only half of the equation. Moving it safely depends on thousands of miles of pipe, valves, and service lines. It depends on the contractors and utility crews who install and maintain them. It depends on the utility operators. It depends on every single one of us who have the responsibility to keep that water safe from contamination.
What can you do today? Read your community water quality report so you are informed about your water supply. Report any water leaks so they can be repaired and any contamination so it can be addressed.
Clean water is everyone’s responsibility.
https://thevalueofwater.org/imagineaday