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California American Water Issues Boil Water Notice for Customers in its San Diego District

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Friday, August 25, 2023

California American Water today issued an “Advisory to Boil Water” for customers that reside in the city of Imperil Beach and Coronado customers (south of Fiddlers Cove) due to positive E. Coli results found in the drinking water.

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  • California American Water today issued an “Advisory to Boil Water” for customers that reside in the city of Imperil Beach and Coronado customers (south of Fiddlers Cove) due to positive E. Coli results found in the drinking water.
  • The California Division of Drinking Water in conjunction with California American Water, is advising impacted California American Water customers that reside in the above cities to use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precaution.
  • California American Water customers in Imperial Beach and Coronado (south of Fiddlers Cove) are advised to not drink water without boiling it first.
  • California American Water customers are also asked to immediately discontinue any non-essential water usage.

American Water Publishes 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has published its 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report, measuring the economic benefits of American Water's purchases from small and diverse businesses.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has published its 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report, measuring the economic benefits of American Water's purchases from small and diverse businesses.
  • “American Water is thrilled to issue our impactful supplier diversity metrics and additional information on our inclusion, diversity and equity journey,” said Lawrence B. Wooten, Senior Manager, National Supplier Diversity, American Water.
  • Additional measures within the Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report include diverse spend, jobs and wages supported, along with other key metrics by state.
  • American Water has also received several awards in recognition of its commitment to ID&E, including:
    For a full list of awards and recognitions and to learn more about American Water’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategy, visit diversityataw.com .

Illinois American Water Acquires Village of Broadlands Water System

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced today it has completed the acquisition of the Village of Broadlands water system for $425,000.

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  • Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced today it has completed the acquisition of the Village of Broadlands water system for $425,000.
  • Illinois American Water’s petition to acquire the system was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission on June 1, 2023.
  • Illinois American Water plans to invest in the first year on critical infrastructure including improvements to treatment processes, installation of water meters and other projects to enhance water quality and system reliability.
  • “Since 2020, we have had the privilege of partnering with 13 communities across Illinois through acquisitions, sharing our expertise and making critical investments to aging water and wastewater systems.”
    According to Village of Broadlands Mayor Bruce Block, the sale of the water system to Illinois American Water, “will give the Village major improvements to our water system that the Village alone could not provide.” He continued, “The Village will benefit from the group of experts and eliminate operational responsibilities for the Village.”
    Brian Wiemers, senior manager of operations for Illinois American Water’s Eastern Division said, “We are happy to serve the Village of Broadlands.

Missouri American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2023 Water and Environment Grantee

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced the Mosaic Life Care Foundation was awarded a $250,000 Water and Environment grant.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced the Mosaic Life Care Foundation was awarded a $250,000 Water and Environment grant.
  • “Missouri American Water is thrilled the American Water Charitable Foundation chose to fund an interactive water exhibit in the Children’s Discovery Center in St. Joseph,” said Rich Svindland, President of Missouri American Water.
  • “The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across American Water’s footprint,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • “Funding for the Water and Environment grants focus on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation projects.”
    In total, the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states.

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $1 Million through 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it awarded a combined total of $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it awarded a combined total of $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815365132/en/
    Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation and David Bowler, SVP, Deputy CFO & Treasurer, American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Board Member & Water and Environment Grant Executive Sponsor, present a $1 Million check to the 2023 Water and Environment Grantees (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible organizations across American Water's footprint to provide equitable and accessible projects and programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • “The Water and the Environment Grant Program allows us to continue to focus on our core passion of water while engaging community members in learning how every drop counts."
  • The Water and the Environment grant is part of the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.

New Customer Assistance Program Based On Customer’s Income Now Available

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Illinois American Water’s new customer assistance program will provide financial assistance to customers based on their household income.

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  • Illinois American Water’s new customer assistance program will provide financial assistance to customers based on their household income.
  • Illinois American Water has partnered with Dollar Energy to launch the new income-based, discount program.
  • An applicant for the Income-based Discount Program must be a residential customer of Illinois American Water to qualify.
  • “Our goal is to make water and wastewater service affordable to our customers.”
    The new income-based discount program is available in addition to Illinois American Water’s Project H2O Help to Others customer assistance program.

California American Water Offers Customer Assistance Program to Multi-Family Customers in Imperial Beach

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

California American Water takes great pride in its ability to provide safe, reliable, and affordable water to its customers.

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  • California American Water takes great pride in its ability to provide safe, reliable, and affordable water to its customers.
  • To support the affordability of water service for our residential customers, California American Water is launching its Multi-Family Assistance Pilot Program (MAPP) that provides financial assistance to eligible residents in the City of Imperial Beach.
  • Given the severity of the economic downturn that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, California American Water sought and received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to implement MAPP.
  • These residents are not direct California American Water customers, but they do receive water service which is billed to their landlord, complex, or property owner.

World’s Longest Nonstop River Race Stopped Due to Unsafe River and Weather Conditions

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The Missouri American Water MR340, the world’s longest nonstop river race, has been stopped due to unsafe weather and river conditions.

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  • The Missouri American Water MR340, the world’s longest nonstop river race, has been stopped due to unsafe weather and river conditions.
  • A storm with very heavy rain targeting the final 100+ miles of the race, nighttime paddling without moonlight, and the changing river conditions all threatened the safety of race participants.
  • Race proceeds benefit Missouri River Relief and the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum, organizations promoting environmental stewardship and education.
  • Approximately 200 volunteers and staff members from Missouri American Water, Missouri River Relief, River Miles and the Lewis and Clark Boathouse help organize and facilitate the race each year.

California American Water Marks Yet Another Successful Annual Consumer Confidence Report

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

California American Water has completed its 2022 Consumer Confidence Report which represents yet another successful year of delivering safe, reliable water to the Monterey Peninsula.

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  • California American Water has completed its 2022 Consumer Confidence Report which represents yet another successful year of delivering safe, reliable water to the Monterey Peninsula.
  • The standard measure for a water company is compliance with the federal and state maximum contaminant level (MCL) requirements, and California American Water continues to consistently perform beyond industry standards.
  • As the Peninsula’s retail water provider, supplying water to approximately 100,000 residents, California American Water takes great pride in our ability to provide reliable water quantity and quality.
  • “Achieving our water quality record of success is not accomplished by just taking samples at the tap.” said Dr. Jack Wang, Central California Director of Water Quality Environmental Compliance.

Virginia American Water Completes Acquisition of E.L. Goddard Water Systems

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Virginia American Water announced today it has completed the acquisition of the water systems owned and operated by E.L. Goddard, Inc. for $375,000.

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  • Virginia American Water announced today it has completed the acquisition of the water systems owned and operated by E.L. Goddard, Inc. for $375,000.
  • Virginia American Water’s petition to acquire the systems was approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission on April 27, 2023.
  • Virginia American Water has demonstrated a consistent record of environmental compliance, a commitment to investing in necessary capital improvements and has an experienced team to deliver water service that is safe, reliable and in compliance with established state and federal water quality standards,” said Barry Suits, president of Virginia American Water.
  • In September 2020, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) contacted Virginia American Water about acquiring E.L. Goddard’s systems to address issues with several of the individual systems, including a lack of disinfection, inadequate water storage, and water service interruptions.