American Water Works Company Inc., the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, has announced that it has joined forces with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program. The goals of this program are to use water resources more efficiently to preserve them for future generations and reduce water and wastewater infrastructure costs by reducing unnecessary water consumption.
“The WaterSense partnership further strengthens American Water’s commitment to promoting the wise use of water,” said Don Correll, president and chief executive officer of American Water. “As new challenges in the water industry arise, so will the opportunities to leverage sustainable water solutions for the realization of economic and environmental benefits. We are proud to become a member of the EPA’s WaterSense program.”
The EPA launched the WaterSense program in 2006 to stimulate more efficient use of water in homes. This voluntary partnership promotes water efficiency and primes market demand for water-efficient products and services that reduce stress on water systems and the environment.
As an official WaterSense promotional partner, American Water will join the other 993 partners currently in the program that promote the concept of water efficiency, water saving practices and WaterSense-labeled products. WaterSense is also labeling certification programs for irrigation professionals, helping to encourage water efficiency in the landscaping business.
Source: American Water
