The contest will officially run from Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 11
(The following press release was provided verbatim by NPWA)
In honor of National Drinking Water Week, North Penn Water Authority will again host a fire hydrant design contest, in which the winner will get to paint their design on a real fire hydrant located at the NPWA Operations Center. The winner will also receive a $50 Visa gift card.
The contest will officially run from Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7, although early entries are welcome. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 11. The contest is open to students currently in grades kindergarten through fifth.
To enter, applicants should simply use the blank template below to design their custom fire hydrant using the art tools of their choice, take a photo of their design and email it to [email protected]. All entries will be posted on NPWA’s Facebook page.
The contest winner will get to paint their design on an actual fire hydrant at NPWA’s Operations Center, located at 300 Forty Foot Road in Towamencin. The Authority will provide all painting supplies. The hydrant will remain there until Drinking Water Week 2027 with a sign displaying the winner’s name, age and municipality.
“As my first year as Executive Director of NPWA, I’m excited to be a part of this community tradition, said Keith Hass. The contest’s popularity continues to grow, and each submission reflects impressive artistic talent, thought, and creativity. Holding this contest during Drinking Water Week makes it especially meaningful, as it helps connect the next generation to the importance of safe, reliable drinking water in a fun and memorable way.”
National Drinking Water Week is an initiative of the American Water Works Association that occurs during the first full week in May. Drinking Water Week serves to recognize the vital role that tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is required to carry it to and from homes and businesses, and the critical work that water professionals accomplish around the clock to ensure the delivery of quality tap water. For more information, please visit www.awwa.org.
