Missouri American Water Celebrates Earth Day with Community Environmental Efforts & Sharing Water Saving Tips
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Missouri American Water (NYSE:AWK) celebrated Earth Day on April 21, 2026, highlighting environmental stewardship, infrastructure investment and community engagement across Missouri.
Serving approximately 1.7 million people, employees joined local cleanups, Earth Day events, a drug take-back partnership and promoted water-saving tips for customers.
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Serving approximately 1.7 million people across
"Protecting our water starts long before it reaches the tap," said Rich Svindland, President of Missouri American Water. "Our employees are committed every day to strengthening infrastructure, safeguarding local waterways and supporting the communities we serve."
To celebrate Earth Day this year, employees across the state are participating in a range of environmental and volunteer initiatives, including:
- Exhibitor at the Missouri State Capitol Earth Day event April 17 and sponsor of the World Bird Sanctuary shows
- Fifteen employees participated in a watershed cleanup coordinated by Open Space STL near Creve Coeur Creek
- Exhibitor at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival April 25 & 26 at Forest Park and sponsor of the World Bird Sanctuary shows
- Partner of the Annual Drug Take Back Event in
St. Joseph April 25 on the West side of East Hills Mall (Belt Hwy)
These efforts reflect the company's broader commitment to environmental stewardship and watershed protection in the communities it serves.
Missouri American Water also encourages customers to take simple steps at home that help conserve water and protect this vital resource, including fixing leaks, turning off the tap while brushing teeth, running full loads of laundry and dishes and properly disposing of household items like batteries, paint and unused medications.
Svindland added, "Small actions can make a big difference. When utilities, communities and customers work together to protect water resources, we help ensure clean, reliable water for future generations."
For more Earth Day information and resources, visit the
This Saturday, April 25, is also National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, organized by the
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About Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 700 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.7 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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