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American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week

Stay alert while crew members are at work

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., highlights National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025.

"National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep the roads & workers safe. When you slow down and stay alert in work zones, you're helping protect lives, including your own," said Douglas Wagner, VP, Safety & Facilities, AW.

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“At American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers and communities,” said Douglas Wagner, VP, Safety and Facilities, American Water. “While safety remains a priority, work zones can pose serious risks. National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep the roads and workers safe. When you slow down and stay alert in work zones, you're helping protect lives, including your own.”

American Water plans to invest between $40 billion and $42 billion in capital improvements over the next 10 years. Whether it's water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades or routine maintenance and cleaning, American Water’s top priority is keeping crews and motorists safe.

American Water provides these simple rules when driving through work zones:

  • Stay alert: Pay attention to flaggers, workers, and equipment, and be prepared for sudden stops.
  • Slow down: Follow all posted speed limits and adjust for traffic flows and weather conditions.
  • Give yourself some space: Leave at least a minimum of three seconds of braking room between other vehicles.

For more tips, join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram, and visit our website to learn more about our values and strategies here.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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Alicia Barbieri
Director, Corporate Communications and External Affairs
American Water
(856) 676-8103
alicia.barbieri@amwater.com

American Water

NYSE:AWK
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Headquarters: Camden, NJ
CEO: John Griffith
Employees: 6700
Organization: PUB
Revenues: $4.68 billion (2024)
Net Income: $1.05 billion (2024)

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Alicia Barbieri
Director, Corporate Communications and External Affairs
American Water
(856) 676-8103
alicia.barbieri@amwater.com

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