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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 beating a summer heatwave by opening a fire hydrant. Children in swimsuits or cut-offs and tees are oblivious to the heat rising from the blacktop as they play joyfully in the stream of cool water… View Article

By Brad Kinckiner – July 15, 2019 – Comment

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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 – Comment

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

Community

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

Safety

Fight Fire With Water… And Planning. Take Action During Fire Prevention Week 2017

The phrase, “you have to fight fire with fire” is a catchy name for a song, and is often how... View Article

By Gary A. Naumick, P.E. (PA.) – October 9, 2017 – Comment

Safety

National Preparedness Month: Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead, But You Can

As Hurricane Irma approached the Florida coast, a friend in Virginia told me that a man in a store there... View Article

By Dr. Mark LeChevallier – September 21, 2017 – Comment

Safety

Utilities United Against Scams: Collaboration vs. Criminals

Just about a year ago I posted a blog that addressed a disturbing trend—thieves impersonating water and other utility workers... View Article

By Dr. Mark LeChevallier – August 24, 2017 – 1 Comment