WHEREAS, Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Operators are essential to long-term, sustainable access to safe and reliable drinking water in our communities;
AND WHEREAS, their work is vital to the health and safety of our communities. They are responsible for monitoring the operation of water systems and facilities, conducting routine maintenance, adjusting treatment processes, identifying and addressing equipment issues, ensuring that the water quality meets or exceeds legislative guidelines and ensures distribution of clean, safe and reliable drinking water;
AND WHEREAS, Wastewater Operators are essential to communities to provide citizens with the monitoring and treatment of waste water;
AND WHEREAS, their work is vital to ensuring reliable wastewater conveyance and treatment by operating wastewater facilities and equipment to purify and treat waste water and to dispose of sewage by cleaning and maintaining collections systems, facilities, equipment, tanks, filter beds and other work areas;
NOW THEREFORE, I, John Beddows, Mayor, proclaim October 23rd, to be observed as “Water & Wastewater & Stormwater Operators Appreciation Day” in the Town of Gananoque.
Signed and dated this 21st day of October, 2025 by John Beddows, Mayor.
