09/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 13:49
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (SEPTEMBER 30, 2024) - Illinois American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in Illinois, today announced its participation in American Water Works Association's ("AWWA") Annual Source Water Protection Week - September 29 - October 5.
"Providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water service at the tap starts with protecting our water sources. By keeping our rivers, lakes and groundwater free from pollution, it's easier and less expensive to keep this vital resource safe and healthy," said Brian Eisenloeffel, Vice President of Operations for Illinois American Water. "During Source Water Protection Week and all year long, Illinois American Water educates employees and customers across our footprint about the steps we take to provide safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers."
Illinois American Water is committed to providing high-quality drinking water while also prioritizing source water protection, which includes:
During Source Water Protection Week, Illinois American Water encourages individuals to take the following actions and incorporate them into their year-round practices:
Learn more about Illinois American Water and Source Water Protection here.
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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Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.4 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.