“Imagine a Day Without Water” is Thursday, Oct. 12. The observance is intended to bring awareness to just how essential water is to everyone and why we should invest in its infrastructure. Earlier this year, voters were polled on what they wanted the federal government to focus on for a legislative agenda. By a double-digit margin, investment in infrastructure was the most important topic above any other issue. Two thirds of voters said so. And an astonishing 82 percent of Americans said water infrastructure needed to be a top priority.

“Imagine a Day Without Water” organizers have ready-to-use resources and ideas to help in the observation. Go to http://imagineadaywithoutwater.org to pledge your support of the efforts and to access the resources.