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Take Action for Clean Water on World Water Day, March 22

PHILADELPHIA, PA— March 22nd marks World Water Day, a global day of observance to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The intention is to inspire people around the world to learn more about water-related issues and to take action to make a difference. The annual theme focuses on topics related to clean WAter, Sanitation and Hygiene. The main purposes of providing access to WASH services are to achieve public health gains, implement the human right to water and sanitation, reduce the burden of collecting drinking water for women, and improve education and health outcomes. Access to WASH services is an important component of water security.

Here at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, we aim to make a difference every day, and invite you to participate in our World Water Day 2025 activities.

Water for Life 5kR Run/Walk

9:00 a.m. – noon

Start at Fairmount Water Works

640 Water Works Drive

Phila, PA 19130

Did you know that one in three people globally are living without access to safe water? We are proud to partner with Keiyo Soy Ministries’ 10^th Annual Walk for Water for Life 5k Run/Walk to raise awareness and funds for clean drinking water in Kenya’s Kerio Valley. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and in advance at ksmministries.com

Diatoms - Jewels of the River

Open house 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center

Beginning at 11:00 a.m., individuals and families are invited to participate in an activity once popular in the 1800’s in Victorian England — collecting and arranging diatoms! Join our interactive Pop-up Diatoms -  Jewels of the River and learn about these fascinating organisms that live in our rivers. Diatoms are single-celled algae that have silica in their cell walls, which form intricate, geometric shapes. Through photosynthesis, they produce 20 to 50% of the oxygen on our planet! Make a diatom print to take home! This activity is free and open to all.

About the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center - The way in which the city’s clean water made its way to homes, historically, may just be Philadelphia’s best kept secret. Not only is the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center one of our region’s premier National Historic Landmarks, it is also recognized for innovative exhibits and educational programming that tell of our connection with water. We are open to the public Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. and admission is free.  For more information and to visit: Fairmountwaterworks.org.

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