PRINTER'S NO. 1684
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
328
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY YUDICHAK, YAW, TEPLITZ, HAYWOOD, SABATINA,
GREENLEAF, DINNIMAN, BREWSTER, BROWNE, FONTANA, ARGALL,
FARNESE, RAFFERTY, SCHWANK, COSTA, HUTCHINSON, MENSCH, AUMENT
AND BARTOLOTTA, APRIL 11, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 11, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of May 1 through 7, 2016, as "Drinking
Water Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, While 80% of the earth's surface is covered with
water, only 1% of that water is suitable for human consumption;
and
WHEREAS, Groundwater, the water that soaks into the soil from
raindrops and moves downward to fill cracks and other openings
in beds of rock and sand, makes up about 90% of the fresh water
on earth, not including polar icecaps; and
WHEREAS, Individual water wells tapping groundwater resources
provide high-quality water to many homeowners and businesses;
and
WHEREAS, Few people consider water supply when choosing a
home or when taking a stand on local water supply regulations;
and
WHEREAS, An estimated 2,200 municipally owned or investor-
owned community drinking water systems provide high-quality
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