Virginia American Water Reiterates Commitment to Environmental Stewardship by Participating in Source Water Protection Week
Virginia American Water uses its Source Water Protection Week participation to promote ongoing safeguards and community actions that help protect drinking water sources.
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Virginia American Water (AWK) is participating in the American Water Works Association’s Source Water Protection Week from September 27 to October 3, emphasizing its commitment to providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water.
The company highlights its Source Water Protection Program, which includes nearly 1 million tests and measurements annually at American Water research laboratories, use of advanced treatment technology and filtration processes, and ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies to meet or surpass water quality standards and address emerging contaminants.
Virginia American Water is also urging customers to adopt year-round practices such as reducing chemical use, managing waste properly, choosing less toxic household products, and using appropriate collection sites for pharmaceuticals and hazardous materials.
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Protecting our rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and aquifers is critical to delivering high-quality drinking water
"Protecting our source water is the first step in providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water," said Laura Runkle, President, Virginia American Water. "Keeping our rivers, lakes and groundwater free from pollution reduces potential risks that could negatively impact the water supply and keeps treatment costs down."
American Water's Source Water Protection Program provides a structured framework for assessing risks, engaging stakeholders and implementing proactive measures to safeguard drinking water supplies.
The company's source water protection efforts include:
- Conducting nearly 1 million tests and measurements each year at American Water state-of-the-art research laboratories.
- Application of the most advanced technology, equipment, and filtration processes.
- Constant collaborative work with the
U.S . Environmental Protection Agency and other state and local agencies to meet or surpass water quality standards and address emerging contaminants so that potential impacts to water quality are minimized.
"Source water protection is not something we focus on just one week out of the year. It's built into our daily operations" said Thalika Hollingsworth, Source Water Protection Program Manager, Virginia American Water. "Protecting our drinking water sources requires community collaboration. We all play a role in safeguarding these vital resources for generations to come."
During Source Water Protection Week, Virginia American Water is encouraging individuals to take the following actions and incorporate them into their year-round practices:
- Plant landscaping around homes or businesses with more permeable surfaces, such as mulch, that allow water to soak into the ground.
- Do not over-apply chemicals to plants and avoid application immediately before it rains.
- Keep litter, pet waste and yard waste out of streets and storm drains. Pet waste contains bacteria that can find its way into waterways through runoff.
- Select non-toxic or less toxic alternatives to typical household products, such as cleaning agents.
- Dispose of pharmaceuticals by taking them to collection sites, where available. Don't flush them down the toilet!
- Use hazardous waste collection sites and services to dispose of items such as chemicals, paints, motor oil and batteries. Report any hazardous material spills, illegal dumping or suspicious activity to local or state authorities.
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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in
About Virginia American Water
Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water company in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 384,000 people. For more information, visit www.virginiaamwater.com and join Virginia American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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What specific actions does Virginia American Water encourage customers to take to protect source water?
Virginia American Water encourages people to plant landscaping with permeable surfaces like mulch, avoid over-applying chemicals and not apply them before rain, keep litter, pet waste and yard waste out of streets and storm drains, choose non-toxic or less toxic household products, dispose of pharmaceuticals at collection sites instead of flushing them, use hazardous waste collection services for items such as chemicals, paints, motor oil and batteries, and report hazardous spills, illegal dumping or suspicious activity to local or state authorities.
How does American Water’s Source Water Protection Program help safeguard drinking water?
The program provides a structured framework for assessing risks, engaging stakeholders and implementing proactive measures. It includes nearly 1 million tests and measurements each year at American Water research laboratories, use of advanced technology, equipment and filtration processes, and ongoing work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other state and local agencies to minimize potential impacts from emerging contaminants and meet or surpass water quality standards.