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Illinois American Water’s 2010 Water Quality Reports Show High-Quality Water Service to Customers

Illinois American Water announced that results published in the company’s 2010 Water Quality Report indicated excellent water quality in all service districts across the state. The report is currently being mailed to customers.

“We are pleased to report that the water supplied to our customers is of higher quality than required by state and federal drinking water standards,” said Karla Olson Teasley, president of Illinois American Water. “Our team of water quality and plant operations professionals works hard everyday to ensure the highest quality product for our customers. These results are a testament to their dedication.”

The annual report is a performance measure of the quality of water supplied by Illinois American Water against the compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The report describes drinking water sources, testing conducted on the water, substances detected, and the levels of those substances.

Commonly asked questions and the answers concerning drinking water are also included. Illinois American Water’s Water Quality Report, which is updated and distributed annually, is being delivered in customers’ water bills. The report is also available online.