American Water Recognized for Excellence in Water Quality by Partnership for Safe Water

Continued commitment to delivering high-quality drinking water to customers

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced it has been recognized with Partnership for Safe Water (PSW) awards at 27 facilities across its national footprint. The awards, which honor the efforts in continuously optimizing water treatment plant and distribution system operation and performance, were recently announced by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

“American Water is pleased to be recognized for our continued commitment in delivering safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water to our customers and communities,” said Cheryl Norton, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, American Water. “This recognition highlights our employees’ commitment to providing high-quality tap water, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.”

American Water continually demonstrates its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of drinking water delivered to customers by optimizing its system operations. Through PSW, long-term achievements are celebrated with awards for maintaining consistent, high-quality performance and commitment to optimization at the water treatment plant or distribution system.

The following American Water facilities were recognized:

25-Year Directors Award

• Illinois American Water
  • Pontiac District Water Treatment Plant
  • Streator District Water Treatment Plant
• New Jersey American Water
  • Delaware River Regional Water Treatment Plant
• Pennsylvania American Water
  • Aldrich Water Treatment Plant
  • Bangor Water Treatment Plant
  • Brownell Water Treatment Plant
  • Butler / Oneida Valley Water Treatment Plant
  • Ceasetown Water Treatment Plant
  • Crystal Lake Water Treatment Plant
  • Ellwood Water Treatment Plant
  • Fallbrook Water Treatment Plant
  • Forest City Water Treatment Plant
  • Hays Mine Water Treatment Plant
  • Hershey Water Treatment Plant / Gerald C. Smith Water Treatment Plant
  • Indiana Water Treatment Plant (Two Lick Creek)
  • Kittanning Water Treatment Plant
  • Milton Filter Plant
  • Montrose Water Treatment Plant
  • Nesbitt Water Purification Plant
  • New Castle Water Treatment Plant
  • Philipsburg Water Treatment Plant
  • Silver Spring Water Treatment Plant
• Tennessee American Water
  • Citico Treatment Plant

15-Year Directors Award

• West Virginia American Water
  • Kanawha Valley Water Treatment Plant

10-Year Presidents Award

• Pennsylvania American Water
  • Clarion Regional Water Treatment Plant
  • Norristown Water Treatment Plant

First-Year Directors Award

• American Water Military Service Group – Fort Belvoir distribution system

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.

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