Illinois American Water Celebrates 50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Belleville, Ill. – DECEMBER 16, 2024 – Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is proud to join the water industry in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark law that has safeguarded public health by protecting drinking water quality since its passage on December 16, 1974.
Brian Eisenloeffel, vice president of operations for Illinois American Water, reflects “The Safe Drinking Water Act has safeguarded public health for 50 years, promoting access to clean, reliable water – a cornerstone of the service we provide to several communities across the state. Its legacy reminds us that protecting our water resources is vital to protecting our water systems for generations to come.”
Illinois American Water recognizes the SDWA's 50-year impact on water quality and emphasizes the need for continued investment to address emerging challenges in water safety and quality. The company expects to invest $557 million in capital investments in 2024 and 2025. This investment aligns with the spirit of the Safe Drinking Water Act and its mission to safeguard public health for American Water customers and communities across the nation.
American Water launched a 50-day countdown to the SDWA anniversary. View the highlights here.
Illinois American Water customers can view annual Water Quality Reports by zip code here.
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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Belleville, Ill. – DECEMBER 16, 2024 – Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is proud to join the water industry in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark law that has safeguarded public health by protecting drinking water quality since its passage on December 16, 1974.
Brian Eisenloeffel, vice president of operations for Illinois American Water, reflects “The Safe Drinking Water Act has safeguarded public health for 50 years, promoting access to clean, reliable water – a cornerstone of the service we provide to several communities across the state. Its legacy reminds us that protecting our water resources is vital to protecting our water systems for generations to come.”
Illinois American Water recognizes the SDWA's 50-year impact on water quality and emphasizes the need for continued investment to address emerging challenges in water safety and quality. The company expects to invest $557 million in capital investments in 2024 and 2025. This investment aligns with the spirit of the Safe Drinking Water Act and its mission to safeguard public health for American Water customers and communities across the nation.
American Water launched a 50-day countdown to the SDWA anniversary. View the highlights here.
Illinois American Water customers can view annual Water Quality Reports by zip code here.
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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.