American Water to Contribute Expertise to Several Panels for AWWA ACE24

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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the US, will participate in the 2024 American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference and Expo (ACE24) from June 10-13 in Anaheim, California.

Chelsea Kulp, Senior Manager of Government and External Affairs, will present on communication tactics essential for lead service line replacement programs. Rob Burton, President of West Virginia American Water; Megan Hannah, Senior Manager of Government and External Affairs, West Virginia American Water; and Erica Pauken, Manager of Compliance, will discuss their response to the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, focusing on source water protection and emergency response.

ACE24 brings together industry leaders to discuss critical issues affecting the future of water.

Positive

• Participation in ACE24 provides visibility and networking opportunities for American Water.
• Showcases American Water's expertise in communication strategies and emergency response.
• Highlights proactive measures for lead service line replacements, enhancing public trust and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrates the company's commitment to source water protection and resiliency.

Negative

• No direct financial benefits or revenue increases mentioned in the PR.
• Potentially high costs associated with participation in major conferences and expos.
• Focus on communication and emergency response may imply underlying operational challenges.

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will participate in the 2024 American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Expo, taking place June 10 through 13 in Anaheim, Calif.

Chelsea Kulp, Senior Manager, Government and External Affairs, New Jersey American Water, will give best practices through her education session, Communications Tactics Developed When Your Lead Service Line Replacement Program Requires Support from All of Your Customers. Kulp will highlight the steps in the evolution of an effective communications program, driven by performance metrics and real-time results.

Rob Burton, President, West Virginia American Water; Megan Hannah, Senior Manager, Government and External Affairs, West Virginia American Water, and Erica Pauken, Manager, Compliance, American Water, will lead a discussion titled, Our Response to the East Palestine Ohio Train Derailment Focused on Source Water Protection, Resiliency, and Emergency Response. The group will provide insight into the successful operational and communications response to the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment from February 2023, which impacted several states and the water supply along the Ohio River.

ACE24 is an annual meeting where industry leaders come together to discuss and plan for the serious issues that will transform the future of water. For more information, visit https://www.awwa.org/ace/Program/Educational-Sessions.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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Media:

Darius Merriweather

Manager, Corporate Communications and External Affairs

856-726-1742

darius.merriweather@amwater.com

Source: American Water

FAQ

What is American Water's role at AWWA ACE24?

American Water will participate by sharing expertise on communication tactics for lead service line replacements and discussing their response to the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.

When and where is AWWA ACE24 taking place?

AWWA ACE24 will be held from June 10-13, 2024, in Anaheim, California.

Who from American Water is presenting at ACE24?

Chelsea Kulp, Rob Burton, Megan Hannah, and Erica Pauken are the presenters from American Water.

What topics will American Water cover at ACE24?

They will cover communication tactics for lead service line replacements and the response to the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, focusing on source water protection and emergency response.