As you prepare Thanksgiving dinner and other holiday meals, it’s important to remember that Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOGs) from cooking can cause major plumbing headaches.

If you’re not careful, these substances can clog your pipes, cause sewer backups, and bring your holiday festivities to a halt.

American Water is proud to call Camden, N.J. home. We have long believed in the importance of being a good corporate citizen, neighbor, and steward of the environment.

Since 2018, American Water, New Jersey American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation have collectively awarded over $8 million in charitable contributions to the Camden community.

Private water and wastewater providers are professional utility companies that specialize in providing vital water and wastewater services to customers across a specific service area.

These providers own, operate, maintain and make necessary investments to upgrade or improve water and wastewater infrastructure in communities across America.

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.

Fire hydrants are a crucial part of our community's safety infrastructure.

They provide firefighters with the necessary water supply to combat fires and ensure public safety.

At American Water, we care deeply about providing access to safe, clean, and reliable water every single day.

Our teams work hard to meet the highest water quality standards, always focused on protecting public health and the environment.

It's everyone's job to protect drinking water. State rules require homes and businesses served by public water systems to protect these systems from contamination.

Sometimes, water from private plumbing can flow back into public water systems, which is known as backflow. To prevent this, some customers must install and maintain backflow prevention devices.

At American Water, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to our customers.

To help keep you informed about water emergencies and planned repairs in your community, we launched an enhanced online Customer Advisory Map.

Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOGs) are common household waste products that can wreak havoc on plumbing systems when improperly disposed of and poured down the drain.

These substances solidify over time, causing stubborn blockages in pipes and possibly leading to costly repairs.

It’s estimated that up to 50% of the water we use outdoors in the summer is not needed to maintain a healthy landscape.

But how do you know where to begin to use water wisely? It’s easier than you might think. Watch the video or read through our helpful tips to help you get started.

As a homeowner, it is important to be aware of the type of service line that delivers water to your home.

Service lines are the pipes that connect your home's plumbing system to the utility-owned water supply, and can be made from a variety of materials, including lead, copper and plastic.

Sometime this fall, before the cold sets in, 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. Note: If your pipes do freeze, you will need to be able to turn off your water immediately.

Se estima que hasta el 50% del agua que utilizamos al aire libre en verano no es necesaria para mantener un paisaje saludable.

Pero, ¿cómo saber por dónde empezar a utilizar el agua de forma inteligente? Es más fácil de lo que piensas.

Protecting drinking water at its source is an important part of the process to treat and deliver high quality water service.

It takes a community effort to protect and conserve our shared water resources. Some materials can impact waterways if poured down the drain, flushed down the toilet, or dumped on the ground.

From March 18th through the 24th, we highlight the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.

According to the EPA, the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually. Read more for a few common places to share for leaks inside your home.

Make sure your contact information is up to date and learn about some of MyWater's easy-to-use features detailed here.

If you are not already enrolled, sign up for MyWater at amwater.com/mywater and simplify.

American Water remains committed to helping our customers who are experiencing hardship.

We have several financial assistance options available to eligible customers.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drinking water every day is important for your health.

Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat and more.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical family of four uses 400 gallons of water every day yet less than 1% of the water on Earth is fresh water.

That’s why it’s so important that we use water wisely and not waste it. During Water Awareness Month, American Water is delighted to share tips on how to reduce and conserve water usage inside and outside your home.

In 2009, Fix a Leak Week was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Program to educate and encourage Americans to locate and fix leaks.

It’s typically recognized during the second or third week of March (starting on Monday and ending Saturday).

At American Water, your safety is our number one priority.

So, in September, we take time out to ready ourselves, our families, our homes and our communities for when disaster strikes with National Preparedness Month.