Drinking water supply and sanitation in the United States

ASCE National Infrastructure Report Reinforces Need To Act On Updating and Maintaining U.S. Water Systems

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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This years ASCE grades on drinking water and wastewater infrastructure show just how desperately we need a national plan to upgrade, repair, and maintain our water and wastewater systems, said Don Shields, Vice President of Engineering at New Jersey American Water.

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  • This years ASCE grades on drinking water and wastewater infrastructure show just how desperately we need a national plan to upgrade, repair, and maintain our water and wastewater systems, said Don Shields, Vice President of Engineering at New Jersey American Water.
  • New Jersey American Water sees the findings as more evidence for the need to move quickly on updating and maintaining water infrastructure to enhance the resiliency of the nations water system for health, safety, and robust local economies.
  • A breakdown of water systems can result in water disruptions, impediments to emergency response, and damage to other types of infrastructure.
  • New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people.

Pennsylvania American Water Invested $400 Million Statewide in 2020

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Our goal at Pennsylvania American Water is to provide safe, reliable, environmentally responsible water and wastewater service to the 2.4 million Pennsylvanians who rely on us, said Mike Doran, president of Pennsylvania American Water.

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  • Our goal at Pennsylvania American Water is to provide safe, reliable, environmentally responsible water and wastewater service to the 2.4 million Pennsylvanians who rely on us, said Mike Doran, president of Pennsylvania American Water.
  • The companys 2020 system improvement highlights include:
    Water and Wastewater Mains: Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $130 million to replace more than 126 miles (667,747 feet) of aging water and sewer pipelines.
  • Source Water, Treatment and Other Production System Improvements: Pennsylvania American Water invested more than $46 million for improvements to its water and wastewater treatment facilities across the state.
  • Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.

Water quality data for every address in the USA

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Friday, November 20, 2020
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Consumers and water treatment professionals can now analyze water quality data at any US address.

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  • Consumers and water treatment professionals can now analyze water quality data at any US address.
  • SimpleLab, the science and health services company behind the popular Tap Score water testing service, today launched Water Quality Searcha new choice for families and businesses exploring their tap water quality.
  • We are building a centralized, reliable source of water quality data for everyone to reference.
  • Filtration dealers can search and analyze unique local water quality data in a more granular way than ever before.

Metropolitan Board Advances Major Recycled Water Project

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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Southern California took a major step forward today on the path to developing a new sustainable water source from purified wastewater as Metropolitan Water Districts Board of Directors voted to begin environmental planning work on what would be one of the largest advanced water treatment plants in the world.

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  • Southern California took a major step forward today on the path to developing a new sustainable water source from purified wastewater as Metropolitan Water Districts Board of Directors voted to begin environmental planning work on what would be one of the largest advanced water treatment plants in the world.
  • The approval marks a significant milestone for the Regional Recycled Water Program , a partnership between Metropolitan and the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts to reuse water currently sent to the ocean.
  • Our board has shown over the past five years that we are committed to creating a drought-proof, local water supply for the region by investing in this project, Metropolitan board Chairwoman Gloria D. Gray said.
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provide water for 19 million people in six counties.

New Jersey American Water Granted New Rates by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today approved changes to New Jersey American Waters base water and wastewater rates.

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  • The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today approved changes to New Jersey American Waters base water and wastewater rates.
  • Customers will receive information about the new rates, as well as the credit they will receive, in their next New Jersey American Water bill.
  • New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people.
  • American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.

H2O Innovation: Utility Partners Wins a New Operation and Maintenance Contract in Florida and Renews an Existing Project

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Monday, September 28, 2020
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This contract will start on October 1st, 2020 and consist of water distribution, sewers and storm water collection, and natural gas operation.

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  • This contract will start on October 1st, 2020 and consist of water distribution, sewers and storm water collection, and natural gas operation.
  • Over the years, the Corporation has delivered more than 15 membrane filtration projects to this State, but this is the very first O&M contract.
  • Finally, Utility Partners also renewed an existing O&M contract in New York State for an additional year.
  • Utility Partners operates, maintains, and repairs water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution equipment and other water utilities for all of its municipal customers.

Pennsylvania American Water Helps Protect the Source to Provide High Quality Water

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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In addition, Pennsylvania American Water will provide an opportunity to take an educational visit to a water treatment plant without having to leave the house.

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  • In addition, Pennsylvania American Water will provide an opportunity to take an educational visit to a water treatment plant without having to leave the house.
  • To date, Pennsylvania American Water has donated more than $530,000 to fund more than 100 projects that protect or restore drinking water sources and surrounding watersheds across the Commonwealth.
  • For more information on Pennsylvania American Water and how our employees work to provide the highest quality water, please visit www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com .
  • Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.

Pennsylvania American Water Announces 2020 Environmental Grants for Local Watershed Projects

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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Pennsylvania American Water announced today that 11 watershed-related projects across the Commonwealth will receive financial support through the companys 2020 Environmental Grant Program.

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  • Pennsylvania American Water announced today that 11 watershed-related projects across the Commonwealth will receive financial support through the companys 2020 Environmental Grant Program.
  • Pennsylvania American Water initiated its Environmental Grant Program in 2005 to support projects that protect or restore drinking water sources and surrounding watersheds.
  • Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
  • American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.

Annual Water Quality Report Highlights Pennsylvania American Water’s Record of Meeting and Surpassing Drinking Water Standards

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Friday, June 12, 2020
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Our team of water quality and plant operations professionals works hard to help ensure high quality water for our customers.

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  • Our team of water quality and plant operations professionals works hard to help ensure high quality water for our customers.
  • Also known as a Consumer Confidence Report, this annual water quality report compares the quality of water supplied by Pennsylvania American Water against drinking water standards established by the EPA and DEP.
  • Pennsylvania American Water recently released a new video about its water quality results , highlighting water sampling and testing, sources of drinking water, infrastructure improvements and water system awards.
  • Pennsylvania American Waters Water Quality Reports, which are updated and posted annually, can be found on the companys website under Water Quality.

Consumer Confidence Reports Show Excellent Water Quality in California

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Friday, June 5, 2020
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California American Water published the 2019 Consumer Confidence Reports, which show high quality water service throughout its state districts.

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  • California American Water published the 2019 Consumer Confidence Reports, which show high quality water service throughout its state districts.
  • The annual reports compare California American Waters water quality with standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.
  • We are pleased to announce that our 2019 reports demonstrate excellent water quality that meet and exceed all regulatory standards, said Rich Svindland, President of California American Water.
  • About California American Water: California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 690,000 California residents.