Water is essential. We drink it, cook with it, bathe in it and use it to grow food and produce the goods that sustain our daily lives.

Yet many people underestimate just how much water goes into everything we rely on, and how much work goes on behind the scenes to keep it safe, clean, and reliable.

National Fire Prevention Week is a great reminder to keep your home and communities safe from fire hazards.

Learn, share, act: Test your alarms, monitor cooking, give heaters space, use lithium-ion batteries safely, and thank your local firefighters for their service.

It may still feel like summer but before the cold weather sets in, now is the perfect time to locate your main water shut-off valve and hang an I.D. tag on it so you can find it quickly in an emergency.

In many homes, it is located near the water meter or close to where the water pipe enters the home.

At American Water, we are committed to providing high-quality, reliable water service to our customers.

A crucial part of maintaining this quality is protecting the sources of our drinking water.

At American Water, we are committed to delivering safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water to our customers every day.

But when severe weather strikes, water (and wastewater systems!) can face extra challenges.