2023 Smart About Water Day: Materials Archive

Smart About Water Day is a free public event to keep the community informed about water management in the Truckee Meadows. Held annually on the first weekend of May, it is a friendly opportunity to interact with regional water experts and organizations that collectively help manage and protect our local water resources.

If you missed this year’s event on May 6, some of the materials displayed are listed below. If you attended and want to revisit information that is not included below, please contact us and we’ll help find the material.

And don’t forget to mark next year’s Smart About Water Day on your calendar, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024!

Participate and Learn

May

Wednesday, May 10th

Tahoe to Tap Workshop - Understanding Your Drinking Water

5:30 p..m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Glendale Water Treatment Plant, 1205 S. 21st St., Sparks

Join drinking water quality experts and learn how Truckee Meadows Water Authority takes alpine water flowing in the Truckee River and processes it to become high-quality drinking water. This workshop includes a tour of Glendale Water Treatment Plant. This event is free, but space is limited. RSVP by emailing rsvp@tmwa.com or call 775.834.8290. Please note, attendees must be a minimum of 10 years of age.

Thursday, May 25th

Drip System Maintenance Workshop

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 1355 Capital Blvd., Reno

Attendees will be introduced to the basic concepts of operating, maintaining and repairing a typical residential drip system. Participants must be at least 10 years of age. RSVP by emailing rsvp@tmwa.com or call 775.834.8290.

Monday, May 31st

Sprinkler Maintenance Workshop

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 1355 Captial Blvd., Reno

Attendees will be introduced to the basic concepts of operating, maintaining and repairing a typical residential Sprinkler system. Participants must be at least 10 years of age. RSVP by emailing rsvp@tmwa.com or call 775.834.8290.

Partners

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA)
City of Reno
Washoe County
City of Sparks