Only Tap Water Delivers

What is Only Tap Water Delivers?
Only Tap Water Delivers is a public outreach campaign that is available to AWWA utility members free of charge. The campaign was first released in 2006 and has been used in hundreds of utilities across North America. AWWA released a fully-updated version in 2011 with new data and materials. The materials are available in a CD toolkit, and can be adapted to meet local needs.

Why Use This Campaign?
Only Tap Water Delivers helps utilities communicate about the value of water service and the need to reinvest in water infrastructure.

Primary Message
The campaign’s primary message is Only Tap Water Delivers

Public health protection
Fire protection
Support for the economy
Quality of life

Campaign Materials
Available only to AWWA utility level members.

Print ads for placement in local publications (English and Spanish)
Radio public service announcement (English and Spanish)
Bill stuffers
Consumer handouts
Children’s activities
Fun facts sheet
Campaign logos
Web banner
Campaign talking points
Campaign speech
Op-Ed Piece
PowerPoint presentation
Editorial board briefing guide
20 examples of ways to use the campaign

These materials have been sent to all AWWA member utilities. If you are not a member and would like to join to have access to these materials, or you are an AWWA utility member who did not receive the materials, please contact AWWA Customer Service.