Resilient Reading Initiative, Green Building Alliance Host Aug. 12 Water Conservation Best Practices Roundtable In Berks County

The City of Reading and the Green Building Alliance will host an August 12 Water Conservation Best Practices Roundtable at Reading City Council Chambers, 815 Washington Street - 2nd Floor from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The event is part of the Resilient Reading Initiative.

The Roundtable  will bring together sustainability leaders, commercial building owners, and community advocates to explore innovative, solutions-based strategies for reducing water waste and promoting resilient infrastructure across Reading. 

The agenda will focus on water conservation, the importance of water leak detection, business best practices, and networking. 

Speakers include Bill Murray, Executive Director, Reading Area Water Authority, and Bethany Ayers Fisher, Sustainability Manager, City of Reading Public Works Department. 

Attendees will: 

-- Receive guidance on how to read their water bill

-- Gain insight on how potable water reaches our tap

-- Explore strategies for conserving water 

-- Learn more about GBA’s work in Reading

-- Meet the Resilient Reading team

“Resilient Reading Roundtables bring topics to the community designed to educate, inspire, and provide examples of how building for resiliency enables communities to thrive,” said Ashley DiGregorio, GBA Senior Director, Energy and Community. “This month, we want to emphasize the importance of conserving water through smart, forward-thinking practices in efficient plumbing fixtures, landscaping, and operations. 

“In every community, water is a vital resource, and who better to lead by example than Reading Area Water Authority, as the greater Reading area has experienced prolonged drought conditions in the past year and knows the importance of changing practices to use water as efficiently as possible,” DiGregorio added.

Click Here to register and for more information. Questions should be directed to 

info@gba.org.

The Resilient Reading Initiative is part of the Green Building Alliance's broader mission to create communities where every person can thrive. 

Through education, collaboration, and innovation, we empower local leaders to transform the built environment and address climate change, human health, and social equity.  

Resilient Reading is supported by the Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund.

Resource Link:

-- With Support from Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund, Green Building Alliance Launches Resilient Communities Initiative In Reading, Meadville  [PaEN]

[Posted: August 5, 2025]  PA Environment Digest