Tap Water You Can Trust: West Virginia American Water Treatment Plant Earns National Recognition

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American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced that the Ada Water Treatment Plant in Bluefield, operated by West Virginia American Water, received the 25-year Directors Award for water quality excellence from the Partnership for Safe Water. This national recognition highlights decades of continuous performance improvements and adherence to drinking water standards.

The Partnership for Safe Water, administered by the American Water Works Association, includes just over 400 surface water treatment plants nationwide. West Virginia American Water also participates in AWWA’s parallel Partnership for Clean Water program for wastewater utilities.

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Directors Award duration: 25-year Participating plants: just over 400

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Directors Award duration 25-year Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award for water quality excellence

Participating plants just over 400 Surface water treatment plants in the Partnership for Safe Water

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5 past events · Latest: Jul 14 (Positive)

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Jul 14	Community grant program	Positive	+0.0%	Launched 2026 firefighting support grants offering up to $1,000 per department.
Jul 14	Workplace recognition	Positive	+0.0%	Named one of America’s Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News.
Jul 14	Infrastructure investment	Positive	+0.0%	Announced $15 million Noblesville investment including new elevated water tank.
Jul 10	Drought conservation notice	Negative	+0.1%	Requested customers in nine Pennsylvania counties cut nonessential water use.
Jul 09	Youth careers program	Positive	-1.0%	Launched Flow Forward Summer Camp to expose Camden teens to water careers.

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Ada Water Treatment Plant in Bluefield recognized for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to providing high-quality drinking water

CHARLESTON, W.Va., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia's Ada Water Treatment Plant in Bluefield, West Virginia, was recently recognized by the Partnership for Safe Water with the 25-year Directors Award for water quality excellence, and its decades-long commitment to improve water quality.

The Partnership for Safe Water is a voluntary group of drinking water organizations that works to help water system operators, managers, and administrators improve performance at treatment plants and facilities, meet local, state and federal drinking water standards, and ensure water quality for communities across the country.

Nationally, just over 400 surface water treatment plants are part of the Partnership for Safe Water.

The national awards, which honor efforts to continuously optimize water treatment plant and distribution system operation and performance, were announced by the American Water Works Association, which administers the Partnership program.

"West Virginia American Water is proud to be recognized by the Partnership for Safe Water for our commitment to delivering safe, clean and reliable drinking water," said West Virginia American Water President Scott Wyman. "At the Ada Water Treatment Plant, we've made consistent performance improvements to make sure that when Bluefield residents turn on the tap, they know that their water meets or surpasses all drinking water standards."

"This award reflects the great work and dedication of our team in Bluefield, who live in the city and its surrounding communities," said Jon Jarvis, West Virginia American Water's Senior Manager of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance. "It's a testament to our ongoing commitment to improving our systems and delivering the high-quality drinking water that our customers deserve."

West Virginia American Water also participates in the Partnership for Clean Water, a global optimization and recognition program for wastewater utilities that AWWA created to parallel the Partnership for Safe Water.

To learn more about West Virginia American Water's commitment to water quality in communities statewide, visit amwater.com/wvaw/water-quality.

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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About West Virginia American Water 
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 300 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 610,000 people. For more information, visit us on amwater.com/wvaw, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, X and Instagram.

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FAQ

What national award did West Virginia American Water’s Ada Plant receive in July 2026 (AWK)?

West Virginia American Water’s Ada Water Treatment Plant received the 25-year Directors Award for water quality excellence. According to West Virginia American Water, this recognition comes from the Partnership for Safe Water for decades-long commitment to optimizing treatment performance and meeting drinking water standards.

What is the Partnership for Safe Water mentioned by American Water (NYSE: AWK)?

The Partnership for Safe Water is a voluntary group of drinking water organizations focused on improving treatment plant performance. According to West Virginia American Water, it helps systems meet local, state and federal drinking water standards and includes just over 400 surface water treatment plants nationally.

How does the Ada Water Treatment Plant award affect Bluefield customers of AWK?

The award recognizes long-term optimization of the Ada Water Treatment Plant serving Bluefield. According to West Virginia American Water, the plant has made consistent performance improvements so residents’ tap water meets or surpasses all drinking water standards when they turn on the tap.

Who administers the Partnership for Safe Water program recognized by American Water (AWK)?

The Partnership for Safe Water program is administered by the American Water Works Association. According to West Virginia American Water, AWWA oversees these national awards, which honor efforts to continuously optimize water treatment plant and distribution system operations and performance.

Does West Virginia American Water (AWK) participate in any wastewater quality programs?

Yes. West Virginia American Water participates in the Partnership for Clean Water program for wastewater utilities. According to the company, this global optimization and recognition initiative was created by the American Water Works Association to parallel the Partnership for Safe Water.