American Water Earns 2023 WaterSense® Excellence Award from U.S. EPA

American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., has been honored with the prestigious 2023 WaterSense® Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). This recognition highlights American Water’s commitment to promoting water efficiency and its partnership with WaterSense.

Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American Water, expressed pride in receiving the award and emphasized the company’s dedication to educating customers about water efficiency. American Water, along with its subsidiaries, was acknowledged for its efforts in promoting WaterSense and water efficiency throughout 2022.

WaterSense is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the U.S. EPA that encourages the use of water-efficient products, programs, and homes. Over 2,100 organizations, including manufacturers, builders, retailers, utilities, and nonprofit organizations, collaborate with WaterSense to promote water conservation.

Veronica Blette, Chief of the WaterSense Branch, emphasized the importance of saving water, especially in the face of extreme weather conditions affecting water supplies and quality. The 2023 WaterSense® Excellence in Education and Outreach award was presented to American Water during a ceremony at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada.

American Water, with its regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations, serves over 14 million people with safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services. The company’s commitment to sustainability, safety, customer service, and community development has earned it various accolades, including recognition on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies List.

As one of the fastest-growing utilities in the country, American Water plans to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure repairs, system resiliency, and regulated acquisitions over the next decade. With a focus on protecting the environment, fostering an inclusive workforce, and strengthening communities, American Water aims to deliver excellent outcomes for its customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders.

For more information about WaterSense and its initiatives, visit www.epa.gov/watersense. To learn more about American Water and its services, visit amwater.com or connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005967622/en/)