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Mayor proclaims National Drinking Water Week; water staff thanked for service
Summary
Mayor J. B. Whitton read a proclamation recognizing National Drinking Water Week (May 3–9, 2026) and thanked the water department; water staff noted eight members and long service while assuring continued quality.
Mayor J. B. Whitton read a proclamation designating May 3–9, 2026, as National Drinking Water Week in Crestview, citing the Safe Drinking Water Act and thanking water professionals for ensuring safe, reliable drinking water. The proclamation noted the role water systems play in public health and economic vitality and the city's participation in North American observance led by the American Water Works Association.
Carlos, representing the city's water department, thanked staff and highlighted that the department has eight members and that he has worked with the city for 18 years. He told the council the crew maintains high water quality despite limited staffing and commended the team's work in preserving the system. "We have 8 members of our water department ... we've been working here with the city for 18 years," Carlos said.
