American Water to Contribute Expertise to Several Panels at NARUC Winter Policy Summit

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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water utility, announced its representatives will join policy panels at the NARUC Winter Policy Summit from February 12-15 in Washington, D.C. Key participants include Mark McDonough, discussing lead service line compliance; Deb Degillio, addressing customer equity and assistance policies; Bruce Aiton, highlighting hydroelectric generation from regulated water infrastructure; and Dr. Lauren Weinrich, focusing on emerging contaminants treatment. This summit fosters dialogue among regulators and industry leaders to enhance collaboration on regulatory policies.

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• American Water's participation in NARUC enhances its visibility and influence in regulatory discussions.
• Focus on lead service line replacement aligns with public safety and regulatory compliance priorities, potentially boosting customer trust.
• Engagement in renewable energy initiatives through hydroelectric generation showcases commitment to sustainability.

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CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that four representatives will join regulatory policy panels at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) Winter Policy Summit, taking place from February 12 through 15 in Washington, D.C. American Water will have a leading presence at the conference to discuss issues of heightened importance to commissioners, customers and communities across the U.S.

Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water, is sharing how the company created a robust customer communications effort to comply with state requirements on lead service line identification, notification, and replacement. This will include New Jersey American Water’s approach to prioritizing replacement work across the state.

Deb Degillio, chief customer officer, is taking part in a panel titled Reexamining Customer Policies and Practices from an Equity and Effectiveness Perspective to share American Water’s best practices on internal and customer-policies, including customer assistance programs and communications around advancing water equity for all customers and communities.

Bruce Aiton, vice president of engineering for Pennsylvania American Water, is participating in a discussion surrounding the question of, Can Regulated Water Infrastructure Help Facilitate Carbon-Free Hydro-Electric Generation? Aiton will highlight how Pennsylvania American Water us taking advantage of hydroelectric technology at its dams to produce electricity and further opportunities to utilize renewable energy sources across water infrastructure.

Dr. Lauren Weinrich, principal scientist, will contribute to the policy discussion on emerging contaminants through her panel on The Unknown Unknowns: Water Quality Challenges beyond PFAS. Weinrich will share American Water’s leading role on emerging contaminant treatment and detection technologies, regulatory collaboration and public and customer education.

The NARUC Winter Policy Summit is an annual gathering of state utility regulators, industry representatives, consumer advocates and others to advance leading themes and opportunities for collaboration across regulatory policy. For more information and the full agenda, visit https://www.naruc.org/meetings-and-events/naruc-winter-policy-summits/2023-winter-policy-summit/.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Source: American Water

FAQ

What is the purpose of American Water's participation in the NARUC Winter Policy Summit?

American Water aims to engage in discussions about regulatory policies and showcase its initiatives in customer communication and sustainability.

Who are the key representatives from American Water attending the NARUC summit?

The representatives include Mark McDonough, Deb Degillio, Bruce Aiton, and Dr. Lauren Weinrich.

What topics will be discussed by American Water representatives at the NARUC summit?

Topics include lead service line compliance, water equity policies, hydroelectric generation, and emerging contaminants treatment.

When is the NARUC Winter Policy Summit taking place?

The NARUC Winter Policy Summit is scheduled for February 12-15, 2023.

What does American Water focus on at the NARUC summit?

American Water focuses on regulatory compliance, customer assistance, renewable energy, and emerging water quality challenges.