Virginia American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week
Stay alert while crew members are at work
Alexandria, VA – APRIL 21, 2025 – Virginia American Water is highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025.
“At Virginia American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers,” said Charlie Piekanski, Vice President of Operations, Virginia American Water. “While safety remains a priority, work zones can pose serious risks. National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep roads and workers safe. When you slow down and stay alert in work zones, you're helping protect lives, including your own.”
On average, Virginia American Water invests over $40 million into its infrastructure annually, with crews and contractors working around the state on any given day. Whether it’s water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades or routine maintenance and cleaning, Virginia American Water’s top priority is keeping crews and motorists safe.
Virginia American Water provides these simple rules when driving through work zones:
- Stay alert: Pay attention to flaggers, workers, and equipment, and be prepared for sudden stops.
- Slow down: Follow all posted speed limits and adjust for traffic flows and weather conditions.
- Give yourself some space: Leave at least two seconds of braking room between other vehicles.
To learn more about Virginia American Water’s commitment to safety, visit www.virginiaamwater.com.
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 6,700 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.
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Alexandria, VA – APRIL 21, 2025 – Virginia American Water is highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025.
“At Virginia American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers,” said Charlie Piekanski, Vice President of Operations, Virginia American Water. “While safety remains a priority, work zones can pose serious risks. National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep roads and workers safe. When you slow down and stay alert in work zones, you're helping protect lives, including your own.”
On average, Virginia American Water invests over $40 million into its infrastructure annually, with crews and contractors working around the state on any given day. Whether it’s water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades or routine maintenance and cleaning, Virginia American Water’s top priority is keeping crews and motorists safe.
Virginia American Water provides these simple rules when driving through work zones:
- Stay alert: Pay attention to flaggers, workers, and equipment, and be prepared for sudden stops.
- Slow down: Follow all posted speed limits and adjust for traffic flows and weather conditions.
- Give yourself some space: Leave at least two seconds of braking room between other vehicles.
To learn more about Virginia American Water’s commitment to safety, visit www.virginiaamwater.com.
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 6,700 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.