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A Deep-Dive Look at Water Consumption Habits in the U.S.

American Water, in partnership with OnePoll, recently surveyed 2,004 Americans about their water drinking habits and found that while most people – nearly 70%– trust their tap water, their confidence in the safety of tap water didn’t necessarily impact how they choose to hydrate each day. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United… View Article

By Water Street – September 14, 2021 – Comment

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Scrubbing Up on Hand Washing One Year Into the Pandemic

Water continues to play a critical role in our daily lives, but water has been front-and-center this past year as... View Article

By Water Street – March 10, 2021 – Comment

Safety

Preparing Your Home for Storm Season

It’s August — which means it’s also the time of year expert sources consider the beginning of the peak of... View Article

By Water Street – August 7, 2020 – Comment

Safety

Food, Shelter … Water and First Responders

When it comes to the partnership between American Water and first responders, Keeping Life Flowing is a two-way street! On... View Article

By Pamela Richardson – August 14, 2019 – Comment

Safety

The Heat Is On: Hydration Hero vs. Hidden Hydrant Dangers

Every one of us has seen it, on the news or in our favorite sitcom: a group of neighborhood kids... View Article

By Brad Kinckiner – July 15, 2019 – 8 Comments

Community

The SWAN of American Water’s ESG

From now on, in almost every discussion about American Water’s vision, operations and leadership, you’ll hear much more about our... View Article

By Water Street – March 13, 2019 – Comment

Safety

Shedding more LYTE on the Tap Water Discussion

A decade or two ago, the concept of replacing electrolytes was mainly reserved for hardcore athletes. You know, the Gatorade-guzzling... View Article

By Matt Corson – December 13, 2018 – Comment

Safety

What if the Bridge you Plan to Cross is Washed Out?

September is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Preparedness Month, a time when people across the U.S. are reminded... View Article

By Gary A. Naumick, P.E. (PA.) – September 4, 2018 – Comment

Safety

Staying Prepared, Assured and Resilient During Extreme Summer Weather

Summer weather is usually a delight. But when it isn’t, it can strike with a vengeance. Summer—with its inevitable rain,... View Article

By Water Street – June 13, 2018 – 1 Comment

Infrastructure

Weathering The Storm: Then, Now, In The Year 2030

Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria—the 2017 hurricane season was devastating. Unfortunately, we probably haven’t seen the worst, according to a study... View Article

By Dr. Ben Stanford – November 15, 2017 – Comment

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American Water – We Keep Life Flowing

American Water employees are so proud to serve our customers. We are relied upon to provide safe, clean, affordable and... View Article

By Doug Brand – November 3, 2017 – 2 Comments