Pennsylvania American Water Releases Water Quality Reports for Susquehanna Service Areas

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that results published in the company’s 2014 Consumer Confidence Report indicated water quality surpassed regulatory standards in the Susquehanna service area. The company has posted the reports online at www.amwater.com/ccr/susquehanna.pdf.

“The reports show that we continue to supply water to our customers that is of higher quality than required by state and federal standards,” said Paul Zielinski, senior director of water quality and environmental compliance for Pennsylvania American Water. “Our team of water quality and plant operations professionals works hard everyday to ensure the highest quality product for our customers. These results are a testament to their dedication.”

The annual report is a performance measure of the quality of water supplied by Pennsylvania American Water against the compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The report describes drinking water sources, testing conducted on the water, substances detected, and the levels of those substances. Commonly asked questions and the answers concerning drinking water are also included.

Pennsylvania American Water’s Consumer Confidence Reports, which are updated and posted annually, provide information to local customers. The report for the Susquehanna area water system includes the boroughs of Montrose; Susquehanna; Lanesboro; Hallstead, Thompson and Great Bend; townships of Bridgewater; Oakland; Great Bend; and Harmony

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.2 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in more than 45 states and parts of Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.
 


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