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Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Launch Inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2025-- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with Illinois American Water, announced today it is now accepting applications for its inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program from eligible organizations within its service areas. This new initiative aims to boost confidence and trust in tap water and reduce single-use plastic waste by providing sustainable hydration options in public spaces. 'We're committed to providing access to clean, safe and reliable water service,' stated Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water. 'Through funding provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, this program is designed to make safe and healthy hydration with tap water more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship.' Selected recipients will receive funding to purchase reusable water bottle filling stations, enhancing public access to sustainable water sources. Eligible facilities must be a 501(c)(3) organization, K-12 public school, college or university located within Illinois American Water's service territory and be open to the public. Recipients will be responsible for installation and associated costs. Funding for the Hydration Station Grant Program will be provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, as part of its State Strategic Grant Program, focused on high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water's national footprint. State Strategic grants are part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focused on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. For more information and to apply, visit the Hydration Station Grant Program page of Illinois American Water's website. Deadline to apply is June 20, 2025. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company's ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville. View source version on CONTACT: News Media Contact Anna Kubas Senior Manager, External Communications Illinois American Water [email protected] KEYWORD: ILLINOIS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: UTILITIES NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENT ENERGY PHILANTHROPY OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION SOURCE: Illinois American Water Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/27/2025 11:13 AM/DISC: 05/27/2025 11:12 AM
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Launch Inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with Illinois American Water, announced today it is now accepting applications for its inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program from eligible organizations within its service areas. "This program is designed to make safe and healthy hydration with tap water more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship," stated Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water. Share This new initiative aims to boost confidence and trust in tap water and reduce single-use plastic waste by providing sustainable hydration options in public spaces. 'We're committed to providing access to clean, safe and reliable water service,' stated Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water. 'Through funding provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, this program is designed to make safe and healthy hydration with tap water more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship.' Selected recipients will receive funding to purchase reusable water bottle filling stations, enhancing public access to sustainable water sources. Eligible facilities must be a 501(c)(3) organization, K-12 public school, college or university located within Illinois American Water's service territory and be open to the public. Recipients will be responsible for installation and associated costs. Funding for the Hydration Station Grant Program will be provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, as part of its State Strategic Grant Program, focused on high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water's national footprint. State Strategic grants are part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focused on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. For more information and to apply, visit the Hydration Station Grant Program page of Illinois American Water's website. Deadline to apply is June 20, 2025. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company's ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Water Quality Reports Available Online for Illinois American Water Customers
BELLEVILLE, Ill., May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illinois American Water's most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on the company's website at The company continues working to uphold its commitment to meet or surpass both state and federal water quality standards for regulated substances, including lead. "At Illinois American Water, our mission is to provide safe, clean and reliable water to our customers," said Rebecca Losli, President, Illinois American Water. "Our annual reports inform customers about their water quality, the comprehensive testing we conduct, and our continuous investments in treatment technologies and infrastructure improvements." The 2024 annual water quality report, also known as a "consumer confidence report," details the quality of water the company provides to its customers using data collected from water quality testing in its local systems between January and December 2024. It highlights the compounds detected in treated drinking water in comparison to the compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Illinois EPA. To enhance education and transparency, the report also includes results of tests conducted on certain unregulated compounds in areas where they are present. Losli added "We take pride in the work our team does every day to deliver high-quality water. Our water quality reports are one more way we demonstrate our commitment to our customers." The 2024 Water Quality Reports include important information related to our Lead Service Line Replacement efforts. In January 2022, the state of Illinois enacted legislation that requires all water providers to share with customers the material of the utility-owned and customer-owned service lines that provide water to their property, notify customers with service lines that are lead or galvanized steel, and replace them. Illinois American Water regularly tests for lead in drinking water and its water continues to meet state and federal drinking water quality regulations set for lead. Customers can access the Water Quality report specific to their area by visiting the Water Quality tab on Illinois American Water's website and searching for their report by zip code. Printed copies of the report are also available to customers who do not wish to access it online. Customers can call the company's customer service center at 1-800-422-2782 to request a hard copy of their local report. To learn more about Illinois American Water's commitment to water education, environmental stewardship, and quality service, visit About Illinois American WaterIllinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville. View source version on Contacts News Media Contact Anna KubasSenior Manager, External CommunicationsIllinois American
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Water Quality Reports Available Online for Illinois American Water Customers
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illinois American Water's most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on the company's website at The company continues working to uphold its commitment to meet or surpass both state and federal water quality standards for regulated substances, including lead. 'Our annual reports inform customers about their water quality, the comprehensive testing we conduct, and our continuous investments in treatment technologies and infrastructure improvements,' said Rebecca Losli, President, Illinois American Water. 'At Illinois American Water, our mission is to provide safe, clean and reliable water to our customers,' said Rebecca Losli, President, Illinois American Water. 'Our annual reports inform customers about their water quality, the comprehensive testing we conduct, and our continuous investments in treatment technologies and infrastructure improvements.' The 2024 annual water quality report, also known as a 'consumer confidence report,' details the quality of water the company provides to its customers using data collected from water quality testing in its local systems between January and December 2024. It highlights the compounds detected in treated drinking water in comparison to the compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Illinois EPA. To enhance education and transparency, the report also includes results of tests conducted on certain unregulated compounds in areas where they are present. Losli added 'We take pride in the work our team does every day to deliver high-quality water. Our water quality reports are one more way we demonstrate our commitment to our customers.' The 2024 Water Quality Reports include important information related to our Lead Service Line Replacement efforts. In January 2022, the state of Illinois enacted legislation that requires all water providers to share with customers the material of the utility-owned and customer-owned service lines that provide water to their property, notify customers with service lines that are lead or galvanized steel, and replace them. Illinois American Water regularly tests for lead in drinking water and its water continues to meet state and federal drinking water quality regulations set for lead. Customers can access the Water Quality report specific to their area by visiting the Water Quality tab on Illinois American Water's website and searching for their report by zip code. Printed copies of the report are also available to customers who do not wish to access it online. Customers can call the company's customer service center at 1-800-422-2782 to request a hard copy of their local report. To learn more about Illinois American Water's commitment to water education, environmental stewardship, and quality service, visit About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Illinois American Water Plans To Build New Elevated Water Tank on Market Street in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Illinois American Water is planning to begin construction in late 2025 on a new water storage tank that will enhance the overall water delivery system in Champaign, as well as fire protection. The new water tank will be located just north of I-72, and is being built to replace the existing, 78-year-old Market Street Elevated Tank located just south of I-72 near Market Place Mall. Ongoing inspections of the existing elevated water tank have indicated that it is reaching the end of its useful life. It was constructed in 1947. 'The new tank will nearly double the existing tank water storage volume of 1 million gallons to better support the Champaign community that has grown and expanded greatly over the past 80 years,' said Luke Esteppe, Director of Operations, Illinois American Water. Construction is expected to start on the new water tank later this year with completion expected in late 2026. The project is expected to cost approximately $4.5 million. This construction project is one of several large investments made by Illinois American Water in the past three years to help support safe, clean, reliable water in its Champaign service area. The following are two completed projects at the company's Champaign water treatment plant, totaling more than $13 million: Lime Improvements: This $9.62 million project consisted of the construction of a new lime storage and batch delivery system at the Mattis Water Treatment Plant to replace 25-year-old equipment that had reached its end of life and experienced reliability issues. The project consolidated the chemical facilities on the water plant's site to improve operational efficiencies and remove the original facility chemical building that was built with the original plant during the 1960s. River City Construction of Peoria was the contractor. Construction started in 2020, and the improvements were completed in early 2022. Backwash Recycle Pump Station Improvements: This $3.47 million project renovated several key underground vaults to provide safer and easier access to the equipment to allow for better maintenance and control over the pumps and valves associated with the facility recycle system. The improvements increase facility reliability and enhance operational flexibility. River City Construction of Peoria performed the work. Construction started in late 2022, and the improvements were completed in early 2024. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Illinois American Water Illinois 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 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.
