October 18 marks the anniversary of the Clean Water Act – the federal legislation that protects our waterways from pollution by setting and regulating water quality standards for U.S. surface water.

Prior to the Clean Water Act, America's waters were in crisis, often flooded and even on fire with toxic pollution and contaminants.

Imagine a Day Without Water, October 15, was launched by the U.S. Water Alliance, to consider what our lives would look if water were suddenly unavailable for a day.

Imagine no drinking water, no showers, no cooking, no cleaning, no flushing toilets. This campaign reminds us of the significant role water plays in our daily lives...

Across the United States, municipal leaders face a common challenge: balancing aging infrastructure needs with growing demands for public services, economic development, public safety and recreation.

For many communities, partnering with a regulated water and wastewater provider has become a strategic tool for addressing those competing priorities.

Wastewater infrastructure exists largely out of sight, yet reliability and performance of wastewater systems are essential to public health and environmental protection.

Across the country, aging infrastructure, stricter environmental standards and limited resources have made it increasingly difficult for many community systems to maintain reliable, environmentally compliant service.

Customer Service Week is (Oct. 5-9) – an opportunity to spotlight the hard work and dedication of American Water’s Customer Service professionals.

American Water’s Customer Care agents use knowledge, empathy and care when helping customers navigate billing, service and other inquiries.