American Water Works Co. Inc.

10/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2024 09:38

West Virginia American Water Awards Ten Bottle Filling Stations to Org...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Oct. 8, 2024) - West Virginia American Water announced today the recipients of its annual Bottle Filling Station program. This year, the company will provide touchless filling stations for reusable water bottles to ten organizations in West Virginia.

"By providing bottle filling stations to schools, community centers and public parks across the state, West Virginia American Water is showing its continued commitment to eliminating single use plastics that pollute our environment and drinking water sources," said Robert Burton, president of West Virginia American Water. "We believe bottle filling stations will inspire healthier, more eco-conscious habits, creating a positive impact across our service footprint."

In 2019, West Virginia American Water was the first business or organization in the state to offer a program of this kind through its community investment and environmental stewardship efforts. Since its inception, West Virginia American Water's program has provided over 100 bottle filling stations to organizations across West Virginia. This year's program will provide a bottle filling station to the following organizations across the state:

Boone County

  • Town of Whitesville (Whitesville)

Cabell County

  • Cabell-Huntington Health Department (Huntington)

Fayette County

  • Midland Trail Community Center (Ansted)
  • Oak Hill Skate Park (Oak Hill)

Kanawha County

  • South Charleston High School (South Charleston)
  • WVU Medicine-Thomas Hospital (South Charleston)
  • Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club (Charleston)
  • CAMC Foundation Hospitality House (Charleston)

Lewis County

  • WVU State Fire Training Academy (Weston)
  • Lewis County High School (Weston)

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 6,500 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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About West Virginia American Water

West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 600,000 people.

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