May 4, 2025 – During Drinking Water Week, May 3–9, Utilities Inc. of Georgia is shining a spotlight on local critical drinking water infrastructure and highlighting the dedicated workers and community investment required to provide safe and reliable water service.
Drinking water underpins the health and economic vitality of communities, and keeping water systems reliable is a round-the-clock commitment. Water utilities must renew aging infrastructure, protect source water, prepare for climate and security risks – all while continuing to deliver high quality, reliable water every day.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) reports a massive, growing investment gap in U.S. water and wastewater systems. ASCE’s 2020 economic study, “The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure: How a Failure to Act Would Affect the U.S. Economic Recovery” found that the annual drinking water and wastewater investment gap will grow to $434 billion by 2029.
At UIG, the work to maintain and strengthen local water systems includes a commitment to proactive and prudent investments. Last year, UIG invested approximately $4.5 million to upgrade local water and/or wastewater systems, and several investment projects are underway for 2026.
Tiffany Van Horn, President of Utilities Inc. of Georgia said, “We know local water utilities can’t afford to forego needed investments. The work we are doing today will help ensure reliable service for decades to come. Drinking Water Week is a great time to highlight our commitment to the communities we serve and the dedication of our local team members.”
About Utilities Inc. of Georgia: Utilities Inc. of Georgia is a private, regulated water and wastewater utility provider delivering vital, safe and reliable services which enable our communities to thrive. Through infrastructure investment and operational excellence, we safeguard our natural resources for today and future generations. Our local commitment to our customers and each other is expressed in our motto "We’ve got this!" For more information visit Utilities Inc. of Georgia’s website at www.uigeorgia.com and follow on Facebook.
About Drinking Water Week: For several decades, AWWA and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week, a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together in recognizing the vital role water plays in daily lives. Free materials for download and additional information about Drinking Water Week are available on the Drinking Water Week webpage.