Make Music Day is an annual celebration that occurs each June 21 when people in more than 1,000 cities worldwide make music together. Reusable water bottles were refilled throughout the city at the water stations proudly sponsored by The York Water Company.

Today we join the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) in celebrating and recognizing National Dam Safety Awareness Day. As a responsible dam owner, The York Water Company is acutely aware of our responsibility to protect our community while at the same time providing water storage and recreation opportunities at our reservoirs. Our newly rehabilitated Lake Williams Dam is designed and constructed to withstand more than 107,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) of flow, an increase in capacity of 69,000 cfs from its original 1912 design. Based upon improved modelling and innovative design and construction techniques, the modified spillway is designed to offer a higher level of protection for everything downstream today and for generations to come.

Each year on Memorial Day, community members hit the pavement for the York Gold Star Memorial 5K Run & 9 Mile Tour de Memorials. York Water will be there to keep all the runners hydrated.

The best boating experience is safe boating and as National Safe Boating Week kicks off we remind everyone that no matter where you are boating – one of York Water’s reservoirs, the Susquehanna River, or the Chesapeake Bay – be sure to always boat responsibly.

York Water is proud to support our community and in just the past few weeks we have been able to provide both financial support and volunteer support to the YMCA of the Roses – York County. York Water gives through the EITC program to allow some of the youngest members of our community to access the educational programs that gives them a jump start at they begin their educational journey. And our volunteer support to the YMCA of the Roses’ Race Series keeps the runners in our community well hydrated. It is an honor to be part of this community.

This week is Drinking Water Week and this year we celebrate 50 years since the Safe Drinking Water Act was signed into law. This Act ensures safer and healthier water in our communities. We honor the dedicated individuals behind the scenes at York Water, from engineers to operators to lab technicians and our maintenance and meter teams in the field. These professionals work tirelessly to ensure a safe and reliable water for our customers.

York Water is proudly supports the participants of the 10th annual York YMCA Marathon and Half Marathon. A team of volunteers ensured all reached the finish line well hydrated.

Happy Earth Day! At York Water we believe that together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world. Get outside today and move around in the springtime sunshine. Bring your favorite water bottle to avoid buying disposable plastic bottles. Small things every day will result in a healthier planet today and for generations to come.

For over 15 years, York Water has been supporting non-profit educational organizations in York and Adams Counties by giving to early learning and educational programs. This year we are contributing $125,000 to several non-profit educational organizations through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. It is our goal that these contributions will improve access and affordability to quality early childhood education for those in our community and close the school readiness gap. It is a privilege to support the educational foundation of so many young children.

United Nations World Water Day focuses on the importance of access to water. Globally, 2.2 billion people do not have access to safe water. The York Water Company acknowledges and appreciates our teams who work around the clock to ensure reliable access to safe water for all of our customers in York, Adams, Franklin, and Lancaster counties.