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Pennsylvania American Water Helps Plant Nearly 2,000 Trees in Recognition of Customers’ Switch to Paperless Billing

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Pennsylvania American Water announced a donation of $19,470 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as part of a paperless billing campaign. During April, the utility donated $10 for each of the 1,947 customers who switched to e-billing, resulting in funding for the planting of trees in Pennsylvania. The initiative not only promotes environmental sustainability but also encourages customers to reduce their paper usage. This partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation aims to enhance local ecosystems and air quality.

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  • Donation of $19,470 to Chesapeake Bay Foundation supports environmental initiatives.
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Following a highly successful monthlong paperless billing customer enrollment campaign, Pennsylvania American Water today donated $19,470 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership. This spring, the company committed to donating $10 for every customer who switched from paper to electronic bills during the month of April, enough to underwrite the cost of planting one tree, including the tree itself and a reusable stake and shelter. The campaign led to 1,947 customer conversions to paperless billing, which will result in an equivalent number of trees bring planted across Pennsylvania thanks to Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its network of partners.

Pennsylvania American Water President, Mike Doran, (left) presents Chesapeake Bay Foundation Executive Director for Pennsylvania, Bill Chain, with a check for <money>$19,470</money> following a monthlong paperless billing enrollment campaign. (Photo: Business Wire)

Pennsylvania American Water President, Mike Doran, (left) presents Chesapeake Bay Foundation Executive Director for Pennsylvania, Bill Chain, with a check for $19,470 following a monthlong paperless billing enrollment campaign. (Photo: Business Wire)

“We are so pleased that our efforts to help customers make more sustainable choices will also help plant nearly two thousand new trees in communities where our customers live, work and play,” said Mike Doran, president of Pennsylvania American Water. “I want to thank each customer who participated for taking this step to help reduce their environmental footprint.”

“Pennsylvania American Water’s e-billing campaign not only eliminated unnecessary paper waste and carbon outputs, but their generous donation will plant trees across Pennsylvania,” said Bill Chain, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s executive director in Pennsylvania. “These new forests will improve air quality and prevent pollution from running into our streams and rivers helping make sure that communities throughout the state have a healthy, thriving environment. We are proud to join with partners like Pennsylvania American Water who understand the importance of clean water and what it means to our quality of life.”

As part of the initiative, customers could request free trees from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for their properties, which resulted in 645 new tree inquiries. More information and an online request form can be found at https://tenmilliontrees.org/get-involved/landowners/.

To go paperless today, Pennsylvania American Water customers simply need to log on to their account through the company’s MyWater portal and click “Go Paperless” on the left side of the home page. Customers who have not yet set up a MyWater account can do so by clicking “Sign Up” in the MyWater login window. An account number will be needed for registration.

About Pennsylvania American Water

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. 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 more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 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 follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Laura Martin

Senior Director, Government & External Affairs

304-932-7158

laura.martin@amwater.com

Source: Pennsylvania American Water

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What is Pennsylvania American Water's recent donation related to?

Pennsylvania American Water donated $19,470 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to support tree planting as part of a paperless billing campaign.

How many customers switched to paperless billing in April?

In April, 1,947 customers switched to paperless billing during the campaign.

What is the purpose of Pennsylvania American Water's e-billing campaign?

The e-billing campaign aims to reduce paper waste and support tree planting in Pennsylvania.

How much is each donation for paperless billing customers?

Pennsylvania American Water donated $10 for every customer that switched to e-billing.

What environmental impact does the donation aim to achieve?

The donation will fund the planting of trees, which improves air quality and enhances local ecosystems.

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