September 18 observed as World Water Monitoring Day

Today, September 18, is World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) which is observed to increase public awareness and involvement in water monitoring and protecting water resources around the world.

The day was established in 2003 by America’s Clean Water Foundation (ACWF) as a global educational outreach program by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies.

The event is now coordinated by the Water Environment Federation and the International Water Association.