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Election Campaign Season is Perfect Time to Educate Your Member of Congress on the Value of Water

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Members of Congress will soon return to their districts for their re-election campaigns and to reconnect with folks back home. A campaign season offers an excellent opportunity to educate members of Congress on our issues, as they are especially eager to … Continue reading

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American Water’s Central Laboratory Among the First to Receive EPA’s ‘Proficiency’ Rating for Unregulated Contaminant Testing

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American Water, the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, today announced its Central Laboratory, based in Belleville, Ill. has met all proficiency testing requirements by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the third round of … Continue reading

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Water CEOs tell Geithner Not to Raise Taxes on Dividends

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We wanted to share a public letter that a coalition of CEOs from several leading American companies sent to Treasury Secretary Geithner this week, raising objections to the proposed raise in the tax rate on dividends and capital gains. Two … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Chapter of NAWC Honors John T. Hines For Dedication To Safe Drinking Water

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The NAWC Pennsylvania Chapter (NAWC) today recognized former Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Executive Deputy Secretary John T. Hines with its James McGirr Kelly Award for Excellence. The organization honored Hines during its awards luncheon at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting … Continue reading

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Happy Drinking Water Week 2012

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Today marks the official kick-off of Drinking Water Week (May 6 – 12), a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. All … Continue reading

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Global Water Summit 2012 – ‘Brave New World’

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The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) is proud to partner with Global Water Intelligence (GWI) and the International Desalination Association (IDA) on the largest gathering this year of top water executives from the public and private sectors. Speakers and … Continue reading

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NAWC Testifies before Congress on Solutions to Nation’s Water Infrastructure Financing Needs

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NAWC today testified before Congress about financing solutions that will increase the nation’s investment in water and wastewater infrastructure.   Jeffry Sterba, president and CEO of American Water Works Company, NAWC’s largest member, spoke to the U.S. House of Representatives’ … Continue reading

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Illinois American Water to Receive AWWA’s 2011 Communication Achievement Award

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Illinois American Water recently announced that the company has been selected by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) to receive the 2011 Communications Achievement Award for the company’s outreach regarding proper pharmaceutical disposal.  The award recognizes AWWA member organizations for … Continue reading

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NAWC Pennsylvania Chapter held a legislative reception at the Pennsylvania State Capitol

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The Pennsylvania House Speaker and several committee chairs attended an annual legislative reception held by NAWC’s Pennsylvania Chapter at the State Capitol Building on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. An appreciation for the vitality of tap water was stressed on a … Continue reading

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Calling Creative Kids: Pennsylvania American Water opens annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest

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Pennsylvania American Water announced today that entries are now being accepted for its 10th Annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest. All fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students in schools served by Pennsylvania American Water are eligible, as well as individual students … Continue reading

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