NewsAmerican Water Named Water Company of the Year at GWI Global Water Awards Voorhees, NJ, April 28, 2009 -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that it was named Water Company of the Year at Global Water Intelligence's Global Water Awards held on Monday, April 27, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland. American Water was recognized for being a leader in the water industry and its commitment to delivering water solutions. The Water Company of the Year award was received by American Water's president and chief executive officer Don Correll following an address by the ceremony's keynote speaker, former United States Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore. Click here to read the full press release. Northern Division (Sacramento)
Click on the box above to download the newsletter. Rosemont Meter Conversion - June, 2009 -California American Water is in the process of converting flat-rate water customers to metered water service in our Sacramento service areas. This retrofit is being performed in accordance with Water Code Section 527, which requires the installation and use of water meters throughout the State of California by January 1, 2025 ... To read more, click here. Sacramento Meter Conversion - April, 2009 - California American Water is in the process of converting its flat-rate water customers to metered water service in its Sacramento service areas. This retrofit is being performed in accordance with Water Code Section 527, which requires the installation and use of water meters throughout the State of California by January 1, 2025 ... To read more, click here. Sacramento (Cook Riolo Drive) Construction - April 2009 - California American Water has recently begun construction activity along Cook Riolo Drive in your neighborhood. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the construction phase of this project and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause ... To read more, click here. Larkfield Tiered Rates - March, 2009 - The California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a new tiered water rate structure for your area effective February 1, 2009... To read more, click here. Sacramento Bill Change Fact Sheet - February, 2009 - Fact Sheet for Sacramento 2009 Water Rate and Temporary Surcharge Information ... To read more, click here. Lincoln Oaks Main Replacement Project - February, 2009 - California American Water has revised the completion date of the system upgrade in the Lincoln Oaks area ... To read more, click here.
Southern Division (Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego Counties) Water Main Break in the City of Camarillo - On Monday, July 13, 2009 California American Water experience an 8-inch water main break in the city of Camarillo, located in our Ventura Country service area. The leak was contained quickly and there was no contamination of the water supply. California American Water customers in the affected neighborhood, Los Posas Estates, may experience low or high water pressure while the main is being repaired. Due to the 8-inch main break we are asking customers in the City of Camarillo to limit non-essential water use, including outdoor irrigation, washer machines and dishwashers between the hours of 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm for approximately the next three weeks. We will be in contact with the affected customers once the water main is fixed with further information. For more information, please call 888.237.1333
Los Angeles Community Meetings - California American Water will be hosting a series of community meetings to inform customers about the company’s current request for a rate increase from the California Public Utilities Commission. Customers are urged to attend the meeting in their local area to ask questions and share their thoughts with company representatives, who will be on hand to discuss rates, investment in water infrastructure and water conservation. Meetings will be held at the following locations in our three service areas: May 19, 2009 May 21, 2009 May 27, 2009 On April 14 Metropolitan Water District announced a 10% reduction in water deliveries, effective July 1. California American Water announced voluntary conservation measures which should help meet this goal. More information about the measure can be found here. Thousand Oaks Restaurant Conservation - February, 2009 - California American Water urges you to join us in helping to conserve water during this critical time of statewide drought ... To read more, click here. City of San Marino, California American Water and MWD Interconnect - January, 2009 - This project involves construction of a potable water pipeline that will deliver Metropolitan Water District water from a connection at Walnut Street and Sierra Madre Boulevard to an existing reservoir at the Patton well site located on Arden Road near Rosalind Road ... To read more, click here.
Central Division (Monterey Peninsula) Coastal Water Project Public Participation Hearings - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold Public Participation Hearings (PPH’s) covering California American Water’s request to construct and operate the Coastal Water July 13, 2009 July 14, 2009 Cannery Row Main Replacement - February, 2009 - California American Water will begin a water main replacement project on Cannery Row between Reeside Ave. and Hoffman Ave on Monday, March 2nd ... To read more, click here.
Investment In Infrastructure Over the past few months, several public television networks have broadcast "Liquid Assets," a 90-minute documentary that highlights our nation's water and wastewater systems, and the fact that many of these aging systems have been neglected. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers, in its 2009 Report Card on America's Infrastructure, designated a letter of D- to our nation's drinking water and wastewater systems' infrastructure, respectively. At American Water, investing in our infrastructure is critical to our mission of serving our customers quality and reliable water and wastewater service. We have a strong and ongoing commitment to investing in infrastructure and keeping it updated so our customers never have to think about it. Our projects range in size from replacing aging mains in a rural community of five hundred people, to a project that will improve service to thousands in a Midwestern city. Nationwide, we have spent about $1.5 billion in the past three years on infrastructure investments across the country. For more information on specific improvement projects, please visit our Investment in Infrastructure page. Additional Resources American Society of Civil Engineers 2009 Report Card for America's Infrastructure Drinking Water and Wastewater Sections (pdf) White Paper Challenges In The Water Industry: Infrastructure And Its Role In Water Supply
At American Water, we take water quality and safety very seriously. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets water quality standards intended to protect public health and American Water treats and delivers water that meets or surpasses all EPA drinking water standards. Currently, the EPA does not require water utilities to monitor for pharmaceuticals in water, nor have they set treatment standards for pharmaceuticals in water. However, research studies have shown that the treatment processes used by American Water can be effective for the removal of many of these compounds. American Water has been and will continue to work in close collaboration with the EPA to set drinking water standards that protect the quality of our water supply. What does American Water do to protect the public from pharmaceutical contaminants? While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not require water utilities to monitor or treat for pharmaceuticals in drinking water, research studies have shown that American Water's treatment processes can be effective for the removal of many of these compounds. In many locations, American Water provides treatment using activated carbon, ozone, or other oxidants that can help remove many pharmaceuticals. American Water facilities are active in watershed and well-head protection programs to prevent pollutants from even entering our water supplies. For more than a decade, American Water has been active in supporting, and participating in research to better understand the occurrence, treatment, and health effects of trace levels of pharmaceuticals in water. "Liquid Assets" Documentary Debuts The new documentary "Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure," has begun appearing on local public broadcasting systems. This special TV documentary focuses on the serious issues facing the nation’s water infrastructure. Produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting, the 90-minute program explores the critical role that our water systems play in protecting public health and promoting economic prosperity. Click here for broadcast information in your area. For additional online information about the program, visit www.liquidassets.psu.edu. |
