Monthly Archives: October 2011

National Association of Water Companies Discusses Water Implications of the World’s Population Reaching 7 Billion

On Monday, October 31, 2011, the United Nations is symbolically celebrating the world’s population reaching 7 billion. The following quote should be attributed to Michael Deane, executive director of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC): “As countries around the … Continue reading →

Aqua Pennsylvania to Receive President's Award from the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. will be honored with the President’s Award from the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s 125th Anniversary Gala on November 18 at the Drexelbrook Events Center in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Aqua Chairman Nicholas DeBenedictis will … Continue reading →

NARUC to Host Annual Meeting

There are only two days left to register for NARUC’s Annual Meeting. Online registration ends Friday, Oct. 28.  Book now to save time and money on registration fees. The meeting is November 13-16 in St. Louis, Missouri. Click here for … Continue reading →

Deadline Approaching for Applications to the Leadership Center

Exceptional leadership is essential for today’s water and wastewater utilities to thrive — no matter if the water system is public or private. The National Association of Water Companies is pleased to support executive education designed especially for utility leaders … Continue reading →

American Water Names Maureen Duffy Vice President of Corporate Communications and External Affairs

American Water Works Company, Inc., recently announced Maureen Duffy has been named vice president of Corporate Communications and External Affairs. In this role, she will lead the company’s strategic and integrated communications program, encompassing internal and external communications as well … Continue reading →

Aqua America’s Texas Subsidiary Buys Water System

Aqua America, Inc.  announced that its Texas subsidiary has purchased the water system assets of a subdivision called Dancing Bear in Medina County, which is about 25 miles west of San Antonio. Aqua paid $126,000 for the system.   “Aqua … Continue reading →

DHS Announces Upcoming Critical Infrastructure Cyber Forums

The Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with the FBI and the Mitre Corporation announces a series of sessions on Critical Infrastructure Cyber Forums in Hamden, Connecticut. Topics will be tailored to a specific sector. These will include Advanced Persistent … Continue reading →

Bernadette M. Sohler Honored by Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year

Middlesex Water Company is pleased to announce that Bernadette M. Sohler, Vice President – Corporate Affairs, has been named the 2011 Citizen of the Year by the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce. Sohler was selected for the Chamber’s highest honor … Continue reading →

Aquarion Water Company Launches Facebook Page

Customers of Aquarion Water Company can now keep up with the latest company news and information at its new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/aquarionwater. The page features up-to-the-minute information about maintenance schedules and community activities as well as details concerning the … Continue reading →

Aqua VP Tells PA Senate Committee: Infrastructure Improvements Kept Customers in Service During Severe Storms

Infrastructure improvements in Pennsylvania were cited as the reason none of the 1.4 million people who get their water service from Aqua Pennsylvania were without service during the storms that brought record-setting rainfall throughout the Commonwealth during August. That was … Continue reading →