Pennsylvania American Water Asks Customers to Reduce Nonessential Water Use Due to Drought Watch Declaration
Pennsylvania American Water is urging customers to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use by 10-15% following a drought watch declaration by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The reduction equates to approximately 11-16 gallons per day per customer. The drought watch affects 25 counties where the company provides water service. The declaration, issued on Nov. 1, is based on public water supply levels and indicators including precipitation, surface water flow, groundwater level, and soil moisture. While current water sources remain adequate, the company is monitoring conditions to prevent more severe conservation measures in the future.
Pennsylvania American Water invita i clienti a ridurre volontariamente l'uso di acqua non essenziale del 10-15% dopo una dichiarazione di allerta siccità rilasciata dal Dipartimento per la protezione ambientale della Pennsylvania (DEP). La riduzione corrisponde a circa 11-16 galloni al giorno per cliente. L'allerta siccità interessa 25 contee in cui l'azienda fornisce servizio idrico. La dichiarazione, emessa il 1° novembre, si basa sui livelli di fornitura idrica pubblica e su indicatori quali precipitazioni, flusso di acqua superficiale, livello della falda acquifera e umidità del suolo. Sebbene le attuali fonti idriche siano adeguate, l'azienda sta monitorando le condizioni per prevenire misure di conservazione più severe in futuro.
Pennsylvania American Water está instando a los clientes a reducir voluntariamente el uso de agua no esencial en un 10-15% tras una declaración de alerta de sequía emitida por el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Pennsylvania (DEP). La reducción equivale a aproximadamente 11-16 galones por día por cliente. La alerta de sequía afecta a 25 condados donde la empresa proporciona servicio de agua. La declaración, emitida el 1 de noviembre, se basa en los niveles de suministro de agua pública e indicadores como precipitaciones, flujo de agua superficial, nivel de agua subterránea y humedad del suelo. Aunque las fuentes de agua actuales siguen siendo adecuadas, la empresa está monitoreando las condiciones para prevenir medidas de conservación más severas en el futuro.
펜실베이니아 아메리칸 워터는 펜실베이니아 환경 보호부(DEP)에서 가뭄 경보 선언을 한 후 고객에게 비필수적인 물 사용을 자발적으로 10-15% 줄일 것을 촉구하고 있습니다. 이 감소량은 고객당 하루 약 11-16갤런에 해당합니다. 가뭄 경보는 회사가 물 서비스를 제공하는 25개 카운티에 영향을 미칩니다. 11월 1일에 발행된 이 선언은 공공 수원 수준 및 강수량, 수면 흐름, 지하수 레벨, 토양 수분과 같은 지표를 기반으로 하고 있습니다. 현재 물 공급원이 충분하지만, 회사는 향후 더 심각한 보존 조치를 예방하기 위해 상태를 모니터링하고 있습니다.
Pennsylvania American Water incite ses clients à réduire volontairement leur consommation d'eau non essentielle de 10-15 % suite à une déclaration de vigilance sécheresse émise par le Département de la protection de l'environnement de Pennsylvanie (DEP). La réduction correspond à environ 11-16 gallons par jour et par client. La vigilance sécheresse affecte 25 comtés où l'entreprise fournit des services d'eau. La déclaration, émise le 1er novembre, est basée sur les niveaux de l'approvisionnement en eau publique et des indicateurs tels que les précipitations, l'écoulement des eaux de surface, le niveau des eaux souterraines et l'humidité du sol. Bien que les sources d'eau actuelles restent adéquates, l'entreprise surveille les conditions pour éviter des mesures de conservation plus sévères à l'avenir.
Pennsylvania American Water fordert die Kunden auf, den nicht wesentlichen Wasserverbrauch freiwillig um 10-15% zu reduzieren, nachdem das Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) von Pennsylvania eine Dürre-Warnung herausgegeben hat. Die Reduzierung entspricht etwa 11-16 Gallonen pro Tag und Kunde. Die Dürre-Warnung betrifft 25 Landkreise, in denen das Unternehmen Wasserdienstleistungen anbietet. Die am 1. November ausgegebene Erklärung basiert auf den Pegeln der öffentlichen Wasserversorgung und Indikatoren wie Niederschlag, Oberflächenwasserfluss, Grundwasserspiegel und Bodenfeuchtigkeit. Obwohl die aktuellen Wasserquellen ausreichend bleiben, überwacht das Unternehmen die Bedingungen, um zukünftig strengere Einsparmaßnahmen zu verhindern.
- Current water sources remain adequate to meet customer needs
- Drought conditions affecting 25 service counties
- Need for 10-15% reduction in water consumption
- Previously issued conservation notices in Bangor, Nazareth, and Glen Alsace areas due to below-normal rainfall
Insights
The drought watch declaration across 25 Pennsylvania counties serviced by American Water represents a moderate concern for AWK's operations. While current water supplies remain adequate, the voluntary 10-15% consumption reduction request could impact revenue if widely adopted. However, this is likely to have minimal financial impact as:
- The declaration is at the lowest severity level
- Restrictions are voluntary, not mandatory
- The company has demonstrated proactive resource management
- Historical patterns show drought watches rarely lead to significant revenue impacts
The company's robust infrastructure and diversified water sources provide resilience against localized drought conditions. The proactive communication and conservation resources offered to customers also help maintain positive community relations and regulatory compliance.
“We’re asking our customers to observe the DEP’s request and be mindful of their nonessential water use during this drought watch,” said Jim Runzer, vice president of operations for Pennsylvania American Water. “Our sources of supply are currently adequate to meet the needs of our customers, as we vigilantly monitor our drinking water sources, we want to mitigate the potential for more severe conditions that could lead to stricter conservation measures in the future.”
Of the 35 counties included in DEP’s drought watch declaration, 25 are with areas where Pennsylvania American Water provides water service. Those counties include
DEP issued the drought declaration on Nov. 1, following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, based on public water supply levels and data related to four indicators: precipitation, surface water flow, groundwater level and soil moisture. According to DEP, a drought watch declaration is the first and least severe level of the state’s three drought classifications. Learn more on DEP’s drought information webpage.
Pennsylvania American Water offers multiple water conservation resources in the Wise Water Use section of its website. It also is a member of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, which developed an online Water Use Calculator that allows visitors to input water use information specific to their household and offers tips on where they can save water and energy based on that data. The company also periodically shares water conservation tips and reminders with customers through email campaigns, bill enclosures and social media posts.
Below are tips for conserving water inside and outside the home:
- Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are full. If you have a water-saver cycle, use it.
- Regularly check your toilet, faucets, and pipes for leaks with our free leak detection kits. If you find a leak, have it fixed as soon as possible.
- Install water-saving showerheads, toilets and faucet aerators.
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Consider water and energy-efficient appliances. Products and services that have earned the WaterSense label have been certified to be at least
20% more efficient while maintaining performance. - Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or washing dishes in the sink.
- Water your lawn only when it needs it. When you do, water in the early morning or evening to reduce evaporation.
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your sidewalk, driveway or patio.
- Set up a rain barrel to be ready to repurpose rain when it does fall. For information, see this Penn State Extension guide.
Pennsylvania American Water previously issued voluntary conservation notices for customers in the
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