The Grades Are In: Water Quality Reports Available Online for New Jersey American Water Customers

Company’s water continues to meet or surpass drinking water standards in all municipalities served

New Jersey American Water’s annual Water Quality Reports for 2017 are now accessible through its website at newjerseyamwater.com under Water Quality.

The annual water quality report details the quality of water supplied by New Jersey American Water to customers in 2017 against the compliance standards established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP). It describes local drinking water sources, testing conducted on the water, substances detected, and the levels of those substances. Commonly asked questions and answers concerning local drinking water are also included.

“We are pleased to report that the drinking water we supplied to our customers is once again of higher quality than required by state and federal drinking water agencies. Our teams of water quality, plant operations, and water distribution professionals work hard to ensure the highest quality water and service to our customers in the 191 municipalities we serve, and the dozens of additional communities who purchase water from us across the state,” said Anthony Matarazzo, senior director of Water Quality and Environmental Management, New Jersey American Water. “These annual results are a testament to our employees’ dedication to excellence, and we encourage our customers to read the information provided in these reports.”

By providing two easy ways for customers to receive confirmation that their drinking water meets all federal standards for water quality, the company is also working to increase the public’s understanding of the value of water.

“We know that an educated customer is one who will place a higher value on this precious resource and who will have a greater tendency to do his or her part in protecting it. We’re proud to share these reports with the public in order to encourage greater awareness, appreciation and conservation.”

In addition to their water quality report, customers can learn more about New Jersey American Water’s environmental stewardship and obtain further information on water quality at www.newjerseyamwater.com.

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 800-272-1325 to request a hard copy of their local district’s report.

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.7 million people. More information can be found at www.newjerseyamwater.com. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,900 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states and Ontario, Canada. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.

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New Jersey American WaterDenise Venuti Free, 856-782-2316Director of Communications and External [e-mail]