Clean Water Festival attendees explore water-based demonstrations

In October, the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE Pittsburgh), along with PWSA and its other host partners, held a series of events in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, capped off by Pittsburgh’s first-ever Clean Water Festival on October 15.

The free, family-friendly festival, held at the Millvale Riverfront Park in Millvale, Pa. featured food trucks, exhibitors, artist activities, presentations from water experts – including PWSA CEO Will Pickering – Native American dance performances, water-related activities for all ages, and much more.

PWSA representatives held water-based demonstrations related to topics like water quality and stormwater, and our PGH2O Cares team were on site to enroll customers in our Customer Assistance Programs.

We’re also hosting an all-employee volunteering event and mixer on October 29 to celebrate the anniversary of this historic and important law. In partnership with Allegheny Cleanways and Friends of the Riverfront, PWSA employees will participate in river- and land-based cleanups along the Monongahela River. This kind of volunteering work will enable us to give back to our community in ways that align with our mission and passion as public servants to keep our waters and community clean. Following the volunteering event – which is open to all employees and their families – we’re gathering at a nearby restaurant for an afternoon of food and fun to celebrate PWSA, the work we’ve accomplished, and each other.