许多美国水务机构都在从事这项业务- 在可持续发展方面，这是一种惯常的模式。 随着当今气候的变化和日益稀少 资源、公共事业必须放眼全局；信息技术 让今天的决定与我们的长期目标保持一致是有意义的 财务、环境和社会目标。 本文概述了一个中等规模的水区 采取了简单的步骤来对今天的客户负责 以及子孙后代。现在就行动 减少毒素，节约能源，支持员工 健康和安全，水务设施可以节省资金，避免 未来的监管问题，并赢得公众的好感。 水供应商可以在其业务中应用这些信息 今天和未来的运营。许多步骤 这并不难。然而，如果大部分的水 供应商采取了这些行动，可能会取得巨大进展 在减少负面环境影响和 在加强其组织的积极影响方面 在他们的社区中，在保持价格合理的情况下 为了他们的顾客。包括2个参考文献、图表。

Many U.S. water agencies are operating in the business- as-usual mode when it comes to sustainability. With today's climate variability and increasingly scarce resources, utilities must look at the bigger picture; it makes sense to align today's decisions with our long-term financial, environmental, and social goals. This article outlines how one mid-sized water district has taken simple steps to be responsible to today's customers as well as to future generations. By acting now to reduce toxins, save energy, and support employee health and safety, water utilities can save money, avoid future regulatory problems, and garner public goodwill. Water suppliers can apply this information in their operations today and in the future. Many of the steps listed are not difficult. However, if a majority of water suppliers took these actions, great progress could be made in lessening the negative environmental effects and in strengthening the positive effects their organizations have in their communities, while keeping rates affordable for their customers. Includes 2 references, figures.