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West Virginia Water Treatment Acknowledged for Excellence

In a remarkable achievement, the Ada Water Treatment Plant situated in Bluefield, West Virginia, has been honored with the 25-year Directors Award by the Partnership for Safe Water. This recognition underscores the plant's relentless dedication to delivering high-quality drinking water and its efforts to continuously enhance water quality.

The Partnership for Safe Water is a voluntary initiative that involves drinking water organizations aimed at assisting operators, managers, and administrators to improve performance at water treatment facilities. Nationally, there are over 400 surface water treatment plants participating in this exceptional program, which seeks to ensure that communities receive drinking water that meets or exceeds local, state, and federal standards.

The American Water Works Association (AWWA), which administers the Partnership program, announced these national awards that celebrate continuous optimization of operations in water treatment plants and distribution systems. In making this announcement, Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water, remarked, “We are proud to be recognized by the Partnership for Safe Water for our commitment to delivering safe, clean, and reliable drinking water.”

Mr. Wyman elaborated that the improvements made at the Ada Water Treatment Plant are crucial, ensuring that when residents in Bluefield turn on their taps, they can trust that their water quality not only meets but often surpasses established drinking water standards.

Jon Jarvis, the Senior Manager of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance for West Virginia American Water, highlighted the team’s dedication. “This award reflects the excellent work of our team in Bluefield, who are committed to enhancing our systems and providing high-quality drinking water to our customers,” he said. It serves as a testament to the hard work put in by the local employees who live within the community they serve.

West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, stands as the largest regulated water utility in the state, serving about 610,000 individuals with safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services. They also actively participate in the Partnership for Clean Water, a global optimization and recognition program initiated by AWWA, mirroring their commitment to safe water.

For detailed information on their dedication to water quality throughout the state, interested parties can visit amwater.com/wvaw/water-quality.

About American Water
American Water, traded on the NYSE under the symbol AWK, is the largest publicly regulated water and wastewater utility firm in the United States. With a history stretching back to 1886, they commemorate 140 years in 2026 by providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to about 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations. Their team of approximately 7,000 skilled professionals leverage extensive expertise to yield excellent outcomes for various stakeholders.

About West Virginia American Water
As a vital part of American Water, West Virginia American Water employs around 300 dedicated individuals focused on ensuring high-quality water services for its vast customer base. The visionary goals of this subsidiary align with the overall mission of American Water to keep life flowing for their communities.

In an era where water safety and quality have become paramount concerns, West Virginia American Water shines as a beacon of reliability and quality assurance in the water utility sector.