May 5, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, is the date for EID’s annual Customer
Appreciation Day to be held at the Harry J. Dunlop Customer Service Building.
Share hot dogs and soft drinks with us and visit booths that will showcase the
many services and programs the District offers. Through interactive displays,
visitors can learn more about our ongoing water effi ciency programs and the full
spectrum of EID’s operations. We look forward to seeing you on what promises to
be a fun-fi lled and informative day. And remember, May is “Water and Watershed
Awareness” month. Watch our website (www.eid.org) for more details.
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