About 51 weeks out of the year people tend to forget the value and convenience of having access to clean, safe drinking water at the simple turn of the tap. But this week is National Drinking Water Week, so I thought it an apt opportunity to remind our Alexandria customers that although they may not always be thinking of it, safe tap water is all we think about on their behalf, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In fact, we’re very pleased to announce we’re investing $4 million this year in the city, to upgrade aging water mains to ensure reliable uninterrupted water service. That’s about four miles of main. About half that work ($2 million and two miles) will take place this spring and the rest throughout the remainder of the year. Replacing these watermains, which range in age from 60 to 100 years old, represents Virginia American Water’s commitment to Alexandria’s continued economic prosperity and quality of life for its residents. It’s an important responsibility, and we’re proud of our record of proactive investment to improve water service reliability and fire protection for the community. We also greatly appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience while the system upgrades are made. So this week, I invite everyone to pause and think about their water and the amazing feat is to have it treated and delivered nonstop every day for just about a penny per gallon.