{"id":295712,"date":"2026-09-28T18:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T18:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/295712\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T18:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T18:44:08","slug":"pennsylvania-american-water-participates-in-source-water-protection-week-highlighting-its-commitment-to-high-quality-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/295712\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week, Highlighting its Commitment to High-Quality Water"},"content":{"rendered":"

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Sept. 28, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ — In recognition of the American Water Works Association<\/a>‘s (AWWA’s) Annual Source Water Protection Week, observed September 27 to October 3,\u00a0Pennsylvania\u00a0American Water<\/a>\u00a0is highlighting its commitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Protecting our source water is the first step in providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water,”\u00a0said\u00a0Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner. “Keeping our rivers, lakes and groundwater\u00a0free from pollution\u00a0reduces potential risks that could negatively impact the water supply and\u00a0keeps treatment costs down.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

American Water’s Source Water Protection Program provides a structured framework for assessing risks, engaging stakeholders and implementing proactive measures to safeguard drinking water supplies.<\/p>\n

The company’s source water protection efforts include:<\/p>\n

Conducting nearly 1 million tests and measurements each year at American Water state-of-the-art research laboratories.
\n Application of the most advanced technology, equipment and filtration processes.
\n Constant collaborative work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other state and local agencies to meet or surpass water quality standards and address emerging contaminants so that potential impacts to water quality are minimized.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a>\u00a0about how the company strengthens operational readiness, uses technology to stay ahead of water quality challenges, builds stronger communities through partnership and prepares for emerging issues through recent case studies in states across our service areas here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Source water protection is a year-round effort that requires community collaboration,” said Pennsylvania\u00a0American Water Source Water Protection Program Manager Kristi English. “We all play a role in protecting and improving drinking water sources.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

During Source Water Protection Week,\u00a0Pennsylvania\u00a0American Water is encouraging\u00a0individuals to take the following actions and incorporate them into their year-round practices:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plant landscaping around homes or businesses with more permeable surfaces, such as mulch, that allow water to soak into the ground.\u00a0\u00a0
\n Do not over-apply chemicals to plants and avoid application\u00a0immediately\u00a0before it rains.\u00a0
\n Keep litter, pet\u00a0waste\u00a0and yard waste out of streets and storm drains. Pet waste\u00a0contains\u00a0bacteria that can find its way into waterways through runoff.\u00a0
\n Select non-toxic or less toxic alternatives to typical household products, such as cleaning agents.\u00a0
\n Dispose of pharmaceuticals by taking them to collection sites, where available.\u00a0Don’t\u00a0flush them\u00a0down\u00a0the toilet!\u00a0
\n Use hazardous waste collection sites and services to dispose of items such as chemicals, paints, motor\u00a0oil\u00a0and batteries.\u00a0Report any hazardous material spills, illegal\u00a0dumping\u00a0or suspicious activity to local or state authorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Learn more about how water is treated and how it makes it to your tap\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

About American Water\u00a0\u00a0
American Water (NYSE: AWK<\/a>) 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,\u00a0reliable\u00a0and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately\u00a014 million people\u00a0with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals\u00a0leverage\u00a0their significant\u00a0expertise\u00a0and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees,\u00a0investors\u00a0and other stakeholders.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0amwater.com<\/a>\u00a0and join American Water on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

About\u00a0Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania 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<\/p>\n

SOURCE American Water<\/p>\n

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