Illinois American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week

Stay alert while crew members are at work

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Illinois American Water is highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025.

“At Illinois American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers,” said Rebecca Losli, President, Illinois American Water. “While safety remains a priority, work zones can pose serious risks. National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep roads and workers safe. When you slow down and stay alert in work zones, you're helping protect lives, including your own.”

Illinois American Water invests over $250 million into its infrastructure annually. Whether it’s water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades or routine maintenance and cleaning, Illinois American Water’s top priority is keeping crews and motorists safe.

Illinois American Water provides these simple rules when driving through work zones:

• Stay alert: Pay attention to flaggers, workers, and equipment, and be prepared for sudden stops.
• Slow down: Follow all posted speed limits and adjust for traffic flows and weather conditions.
• Give yourself some space: Leave at least a minimum of three seconds of braking room between other vehicles.

To learn more about Illinois American Water’s commitment to safety, visit https://www.amwater.com/ilaw/About-Us/Workplace-Safety/.

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 6,700 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.

ABOUT ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.4 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250421123017/en/

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT

Anna Kubas

Senior Manager, External Communications

Illinois American Water

Anna.Kubas@amwater.com

Source: Illinois American Water

FAQ

When is National Work Zone Awareness Week 2025 observed by Illinois American Water?

National Work Zone Awareness Week will be observed from April 21-25, 2025, promoting safe driving practices in highway work zones.

How much does Illinois American Water invest in infrastructure annually?

Illinois American Water invests over $250 million annually in infrastructure improvements and maintenance.

What are the main safety rules for driving through Illinois American Water work zones?

The main rules are: stay alert to workers and equipment, follow posted speed limits, and maintain at least three seconds of braking distance from other vehicles.

Why is Illinois American Water promoting Work Zone Awareness Week?

The company is promoting awareness to protect their crews who work daily in and around roadways, ensuring both worker and motorist safety during infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.