American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, held a companywide employee volunteer event in September titled AmerICANs in Action! Month of Service. More than 1,700 American Water employees participated in 92 different community volunteer projects representing American Water operations in 12 states and Ontario, Canada.

American Water launched a formal Corporate Responsibility program in 2009, and AmerICANs in Action!, which is one initiative of this program, aims to continue the company’s efforts to create a lasting, positive impact in the communities the company serves. AmerICANs in Action! encourages teams of employees to get out of the office and volunteer in the communities where they live and work. In just its fourth year, the results from this year’s event significantly surpassed last year’s participation.

“From the pleasure of bringing smiles to the faces of children; to the appreciation expressed from an elderly customer; to organizing and packing food for those in need, our employees witnessed first-hand the incredible effect of community service,” said Susan Story, president and chief executive officer. “AmerICANs in Action! Month of Service is not only about making a difference in our communities, but strengthening customer relationships. It also represents an opportunity to put what we value to work and help organizations that really need us. It is our hope that what we do will inspire others to come together to help build stronger communities.”

Employees demonstrated a diverse range of skills through projects that included a yard clean-up for an elderly, disabled customer in Missouri, a river and beach clean-up in California, sorting and packing food in New Jersey, constructing a new playground in Kentucky, and collecting school supplies for kids in need in Virginia. Many employees volunteered at animal shelters, while others teamed up with their local Habitat for Humanity or United Way chapters.

About American Water

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,600 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 14 million people in more than 40 states and parts of Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

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