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New Jersey American Water is doing its part, investing nearly $1 million per day into the systems that serve its customers<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

VOORHEES, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The American Society of Civil Engineers\u2019 (ASCE) latest Report Card for America\u2019s Infrastructure, issued every four years since 2001, recently gave the nation\u2019s water systems a D grade, and wastewater systems a D+ grade, both of which are among the worst of the infrastructures studied in the report. This remains in line with the last few reports, and heightens the sense of urgency to take actions to improve the condition of this often overlooked and truly essential category of infrastructure.
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\u201cOnce again, as the ASCE grades on drinking water and wastewater infrastructure have come in, we continue to see a national need to upgrade, repair, and maintain a vast system responsible for the most valuable resource we all rely on each day,\u201d said Rob MacLean, President of New Jersey American Water and Senior Vice President of American Water\u2019s Eastern Division. \u201cNew Jersey American Water<\/a> sees the findings as more evidence for the industry\u2019s need to move quickly on updating and maintaining water infrastructure to ensure the resiliency of the nation\u2019s water system for health, safety, and robust local economies.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the water and\/or wastewater utility company for one in every three people in the state, New Jersey American Water proactively invested about $350 million in needed system improvements<\/a> in 2016 \u2013 nearly $1 million a day \u2013 to help ensure high-quality, reliable service for its customers. The company is committed to continuing a robust investment plan in 2017, as part of American Water\u2019s commitment to investing over $1 billion in its service areas nationwide this year.<\/p>\n

A breakdown of water systems can result in water disruptions, impediments to emergency response, and damage to other types of infrastructure. The price tag for the critical upkeep and replacement of the nation\u2019s outdated water systems is at least $1 trillion over the next 25 years, according to estimates by the American Water Works Association. While it is a challenge, investing in water and wastewater systems has many benefits.<\/p>\n

\u201cWater infrastructure investments prove their value every day in terms of service quality and delivery, as well as in economic benefits as well,\u201d added MacLean. \u201cFor every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, it is estimated that 16 jobs are generated throughout the economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom projects to replace water mains, pipelines, and hydrants, and the installation of advanced metering technology to help reduce water leaks, to enhanced treatment capabilities improving efficiency and reliability, the investments we\u2019ve made into the system ensure that we are well positioned to continue to meet customer needs in the communities that rely on us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the reasons we want our customers to be aware of the ASCE Report Card is to highlight the critical nature of these issues, and let them know that they already play an important role in system renewal and future reliability by simply paying their water bill,\u201d said MacLean. \u201cBy supporting needed improvements, customers and New Jersey American Water are working together to keep the water flowing now and well into the future. While much work needs to be done to raise the grade of the nation\u2019s deteriorating water infrastructure, we are committed to addressing the challenge in our state, just as American Water is committed to addressing the challenge across our service areas nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, 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<\/a>. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. The company employs 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com<\/a>..<\/p>\n

 
\nContacts<\/b><\/p>\n

New Jersey American Water
\nDenise Venuti Free, 856-782-2316
\nDirector of Communications and External Affairs
\ndenise.free@amwater.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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