American Water 2024 Water Quality Reports Show Drinking Water Meets Quality Standards

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that its 2024 Water Quality Reports across 24 states are available on its website. The company is proud to report that, once again, the drinking water provided to more than 14 million people meets or surpasses both state and federal water quality standards for all regulated substances, including lead.

“American Water is proud to continually provide safe, clean and reliable drinking water and wastewater services to our customers because they deserve nothing less,” said Cheryl Norton, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, American Water. “These reports are valuable resources to learn about drinking water standards and the vital work involved in the water treatment process to meet or surpass federal and local regulations.”

The 2024 annual water quality reports, also known as a “consumer confidence reports,” detail the quality of water the company provides to its customers using data collected from water quality testing in its local systems between January and December 2024.

It highlights the compounds detected in treated drinking water in comparison to the compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local public utility commissions. To enhance education and transparency, the reports also include results of tests conducted on certain unregulated compounds in areas where they are present.

To learn more about American Water’s commitment to infrastructure investment, water education, environmental stewardship, quality service and more, visit: amwater.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.

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American Water

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Source: American Water