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- Business Journals
How Missouri American Water keeps quality on tap
Missouri American Water has continued providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable water and wastewater service since 1886. With nearly 140 years of experience, the company has become a leader in the water and wastewater industry. Serving approximately 1.6 million Missourians, the company strictly follows regulations that are set by local authorities as well as federal standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Missouri American Water understands how important water and wastewater service is to daily life. When you need it, you expect it to be there. Water quality For 22 years, six of Missouri American Water's treatment plants have been recognized with the Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, a voluntary initiative developed by six prestigious drinking water organizations including the EPA. For a second year in a row, Missouri American Water has won the 'Drinking Water Taste Test' award at the joint MO-AWWA/MWEA conference. The company's water quality reports are published online and are updated each spring. expand Investing in aging infrastructure Recently released grades from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, a comprehensive assessment of the nation's 18 major infrastructure categories, paint a grim and stagnant picture for water and wastewater systems across the U.S. Drinking water infrastructure received a grade of C-, while wastewater infrastructure earned a D+. These grades haven't changed or improved in the four years since the ASCE 2021 Report Card. With over a trillion dollars in infrastructure investments needed in water and wastewater across the country over the next two decades, American Water continues to work with local, state and federal leaders to provide expertise and investment in communities that need to strengthen their water and wastewater systems. Providing high quality water and wastewater service is a top priority. Customers and community leaders can view an interactive map of the company's pipe replacement projects. Projects are prioritized based on main break rate, system criticality and coordination with state and local governments. Passing of SB 4 Recently, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 4, a bill that will allow private utilities in Missouri to plan rates based on future costs versus historical costs. This helps utility companies, like Missouri American Water, plan for necessary investments while focusing on rate stability. Built-in projections help safeguard customers from being overcharged if actual costs are lower than estimated. Why future test year is good public policy: Incentivizes greater infrastructure investment Attracts business and makes Missouri more competitive for economic development Aligns Missouri with most other states which use modern rate-setting tools to balance customer protection and investment needs Keeps rates predictable by allowing utilities to invest in new technologies and perform necessary maintenance to improve reliability Excess charges will be refunded to customers if projected costs are overestimated, creating a fairer system where customers only pay for actual, justified expenses Helping communities solve water and wastewater challenges Missouri American Water provides 1 in 4 Missourians with water and/or wastewater services. The team of more than 700 industry professionals serves areas across the state. The company understands that reliable water and wastewater service is critical to community health and prosperity. Acquisition case studies: In 2018, Missouri American Water purchased the water and wastewater systems in the city of Lawson. The city was facing regulatory compliance issues with its wastewater system that would have required a significant rate increase to address. Since the acquisition, several key improvements have been made to the wastewater system in a cost-effective manner, including the addition of ultraviolet disinfection to the treatment process, construction and implementation of a new lift station, and installation of remote monitoring. Approximately 3,000 feet of water mains have been replaced and about 3,500 feet of new water mains have been added. Garden City was facing major compliance challenges for both their water and wastewater systems. Since 2015, they received 27 violations for drinking water from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Critical investments had not been made in an effort to keep rates low. In 2020, more than 67% of Garden City voters supported the ballot measure to sell the water and wastewater systems to make Missouri American Water their trusted water and wastewater provider. Immediately work began in 2021 to maintain regulatory compliance, including improvement of the chemical feed system and cleaning of the wastewater lagoons. With the sale, the city could retire its debt and have significant funds to address additional community needs. here. Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The Inner Circle acknowledges, Elizabeth Roulette Baseler as a 2025 Pinnacle Professional Member
UNION BRIDGE, Md., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Elizabeth Roulette Baseler is acknowledged as a 2025 Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her contributions in Healthcare and Research. Elizabeth Roulette Baseler, a distinguished leader in healthcare and clinical research with over 46 years of experience, currently serves as a Senior Clinical Project Manager at Manpower, a position she has held since 2023. Ms. Baseler's illustrious career includes a notable tenure with Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., where she advanced from 1978 to 2022 to become the Director of Clinical Monitoring for the Research Program Directorate at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. In her role, she has been instrumental in establishing clinical infrastructure and ensuring regulatory compliance for clinical trials conducted by the National Institutes of Health, both in the United States and internationally. Ms. Baseler has traveled to over 29 countries, setting up clinical trials and managing teams in diverse and challenging environments. Her work includes significant contributions to the Ebola outbreak response in West Africa (2014-2016). A graduate of McDaniel College with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Hood College with a Master of Science in Administration and Management, Ms. Baseler is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Society of Clinical Research Associates and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society. She is also an active volunteer mentor at Woman to Woman Mentoring and contributes to Blessings in a Backpack and the Ocean City Reef Foundation. Her career has been marked by prestigious recognitions, including the Directors Award from the NIH and accolades from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. As she looks to the future, Ms. Baseler aims to continue her growth in clinical research, expand her involvement in mentoring and women's leadership, and share her experiences through writing. Ms. Baseler values the support of her family and mentors, remains passionate about biology and clinical research, and believes in the importance of networking, seeking advice, and effective public speaking. Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, editorialteam@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Inner Circle Sign in to access your portfolio
