{"id":231891,"date":"2026-06-30T15:20:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/231891\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:20:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:20:07","slug":"pennsylvania-american-water-encourages-customers-to-practice-wise-water-use-as-hotter-drier-conditions-raise-drought-concerns-across-commonwealth-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/231891\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania American Water Encourages Customers to Practice Wise Water Use as Hotter, Drier Conditions Raise Drought Concerns Across Commonwealth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pennsylvania American Water Encourages Customers to Practice Wise Water Use as Hotter, Drier Conditions Raise Drought Concerns Across Commonwealth<\/p>\n

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MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 30, 2026 \/PRNewswire<\/a>\/ –\u202fAs communities across\u202fPennsylvania\u202fprepare for a summer expected to bring above-normal temperatures and drier-than-average conditions,\u202fPennsylvania\u202fAmerican Water<\/a>\u202fencourages customers to take simple steps to use water more efficiently and help protect local water supplies.<\/p>\n

Drought conditions across the U.S. have expanded significantly in recent months, reaching the highest percentage of national drought coverage in\u202fnearly four\u202fyears. According to the\u202fU.S. Drought Monitor<\/a>,\u202fapproximately 30% of\u00a0Pennsylvania\u202fis experiencing abnormally dry conditions. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s drought information website<\/a> currently lists 15 counties under drought watch status and four under drought warning. As a result, Pennsylvania American Water is\u202fhighlighting the importance of\u202fwise\u202fwater use\u202facross local communities. Combined with forecasts calling for hotter-than-normal temperatures and below-average rainfall across many regions this summer, these conditions are expected to increase pressure on water\u202fresources and seasonal water demand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“At\u202fPennsylvania\u202fAmerican Water,\u202fwise water use\u202fis more than a seasonal concern, it’s an everyday commitment,” said\u202fPennsylvania American Water President Justin\u00a0Ladner. “As temperatures\u202frise and water demands increase during the summer months, simple actions taken at home and outdoors can make a meaningful difference in\u202fhelping protect local water resources.\u202fReduced usage can also result in lower water bills as well.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania\u202fAmerican Water encourages customers to practice\u202fwise\u202fwater use habits throughout the summer. From adjusting your watering schedule to fixing household leaks, every drop counts. Here are some helpful outdoor tips:\u202f<\/p>\n


\n\tWater early in the morning or later in the day and even at night to minimize evaporation. As much as 30\u00a0percent\u00a0of\u202fwater can be lost by watering during midday.\u202f\u00a0
\n\tMake use of rainwater by collecting it in rain barrels for use on outdoor plants and gardens.\u202f\u00a0
\n\tCheck sprinkler heads to help ensure water isn’t being wasted on pavement or unwanted areas.\u202f\u00a0
\n\tUse a broom instead of a hose to clean patios,\u202fdriveways\u202fand sidewalks.\u202f\u00a0
\n\tMulch garden beds to\u202fretain\u202fmoisture and prevent weeds. A two- to three-inch layer is typically effective.\u202f\u00a0
\n\tSet your mower\u202fblades\u202fhigher. Grass cut to 2.5 to 3.5 inches is more drought-resistant and healthier overall.\u202f\u00a0
\n\tCheck for leaks. Even small leaks can waste thousands of gallons of water each year.\u202fTen\u202fpercent of homes have\u202fleaks\u202fthat\u202fcan\u202fwaste 90 gallons or more per day.\u202f\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Pennsylvania American Water customers can\u202fmonitor\u202fwater usage through\u202fMyWater<\/a>, the company’s customer self-service portal\u202fwhich provides up to two years of usage data. MyWater also\u202fcontains\u202finformation about budget billing, customer assistance programs and more.<\/p>\n

For more\u202ftips and resources, visit\u202fPennsylvania\u202fAmerican Water’s\u202fWise Water Use\u202fpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About American Water

\nAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing\u00ae by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0amwater.com<\/a> and join American Water on LinkedIn<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About\u00a0Pennsylvania American Water

\nPennsylvania American Water,\u00a0a subsidiary of American Water,\u00a0is the largest\u00a0regulated\u00a0water utility in the state\u00a0with\u00a0approximately\u00a01,200 dedicated employees working to\u00a0provide\u00a0safe, clean,\u00a0reliable\u00a0and affordable\u00a0water\u00a0and\u00a0wastewater services to approximately\u00a02.5\u00a0million people.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SOURCE American Water<\/p>\n

For further information: David Misner, Senior Manager, External Communications,\u00a0717-261-7525,\u00a0david.misner@amwater.com<\/p>\n