Community Programs

Being a good neighbor is part of our mission at American Water. We are dedicated to New Jersey and do make sure we show it. We give back to the community by supporting innovative, environmental grant programs that improve, protect or restore drinking water supplies and surrounding watersheds.

We’ve partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, to help maintain the Rogers Refuge in Princeton Township. The plan involves removal of Phragmites which is an intrusive plant that can destroy wetlands. We have supported this important effort with our financial investment and the time of our people. We’ve also developed a partnership with the New Jersey Audubon Society that allows access to our watershed property during bird migration season. We can then identify native plants and habitats that can increase biodiversity and benefit a wide variety of wildlife.

In 2003, we received a grant from the USEPA to create a water resource protection project for the Raritan River Basin. We are working to improve water quality by reducing non-point source pollution, conserving water and supporting native habitat.

We also support community low-income customers through the H20 Help to Others Program®. Customers who qualify may receive discounted service, grants of up to $500, and water saving devices and education on how to use water wisely. In New Jersey, a second assistance program, the Low Income Payment Program also can lower service bills by 20% for qualifying customers.