June 14, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kevin Tilden

Vice President Office: 619-446-4762

Mobile: 619-206-8099

Email: Kevin.tilden@amwater.com

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORTS SHOW EXCELLENT WATER QUALITY IN LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA DISTRICTS

California American Water Surpasses State and Federal Standards

LOS ANGELES (June 14, 2017) - California American Water published the 2016 Consumer Confidence Reports, which demonstrate high quality water service throughout the company's Los Angeles and Ventura Districts.

The annual reports compare California American Water's water quality with standards established by the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Public Health. The report also discusses drinking water sources, public health information, substances detected in the water and the levels of those substances. Commonly asked questions and answers concerning drinking water are also included.

This year's reports come with a new design that is aimed at making the report more reader friendly and accessible to the general public. The new reports feature illustrated sections of common containments and simple-to-read explanations of the various technical terms within the document.

"While our water reports are comprehensive and do illustrate our excellent water quality, we realize that most of our customers are not technical experts," said Rich Svindland, President of California American Water. "We hope that customers will find the new design more accessible, educational and helpful in answering the questions they may have about the state of their water."

The new report has an expanded section on lead and how the company continues to comply and exceed all state and federal treatment standards in regards to this contaminant.

California American Water's Consumer Confidence Reports, which are available to customers starting this May, are searchable by zip code and accessible online at www.californiaamwater.com.

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORTS SHOW EXCELLENT WATER QUALITY IN LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 615,000 people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Marking its 130th anniversary this year, the company employs more than 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

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