Pennsylvania American Water Urges Customers to Keep Safety in Mind This Summer

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Pennsylvania American Water reminds customers to prioritize safety and hydration during summer. Key safety tips include:

• Drink water before feeling thirsty to avoid dehydration
• Hydrate before bed and upon waking
• Use refillable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• Avoid trespassing or swimming in public water supply reservoirs
• Don't tamper with fire hydrants
• Maintain proper hydration indoors and outdoors

The company emphasizes the importance of these measures to ensure customer well-being during hot summer months.

Customers reminded to not only hydrate, but to stay safe while keeping cool

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Summer is upon us! With the rising temperatures and longer days, it is essential to take proper safety measures while enjoying the warm weather. Pennsylvania American Water reminds its customers to be mindful of the heat and to take proper precautions when engaging in outdoor activities.

“It’s something you hear about all the time – drink water for your health, but many people don’t realize how easy it is to become dehydrated on a hot summer day,” said Julie Havel, Pennsylvania American Water health and safety director.

Pennsylvania American Water would like to share a few essential safety tips that can keep you and your community safe during these hot summer months:

• Don’t let yourself get thirsty – Drink water before you feel thirsty. Thirst is a sign that you may already be slightly dehydrated.
• Hydrate before bed – Your body loses water while you sleep, so try to drink about eight ounces of water before you go to bed and another eight ounces when you wake up.
• Use a refillable water bottle – Single-use plastics are almost never recycled and can take nearly 1,000 years to biodegrade. Carrying a water bottle with you can also serve as a useful reminder to drink throughout the day.
• Don’t trespass or swim in a public water supply reservoir – While it may be tempting to cool down by taking a swim in a local body of water, make sure to confirm that it is not located on private property.
• Don’t tamper with fire hydrants – Tampering with fire hydrants is a crime and can result in serious fines or prison time. Also, using fire hydrants in a non-emergency situation can make them less reliable during a real emergency.
• Don’t just hydrate outdoors – Make sure to not just hydrate while outdoors. Proper hydration needs to always be a priority during the summer, even while inside.

“Keeping safety in mind during the summer is definitely the cool thing to do,” added Havel.

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 (formally Twitter) and Instagram.

About Pennsylvania American Water

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.

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Media Contacts:

Gary Lobaugh

Director, Government, and External Affairs, Western PA

724-873-3674

gary.lobaugh@amwater.com

David Misner

Senior Manager, External Communications, Central PA

717-262-7525

david.misner@amwater.com

Susan Turcmanovich

External Affairs Manager, Northeast PA

570-351-0120

susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com

Source: Pennsylvania American Water

FAQ

What safety tips does Pennsylvania American Water (AWK) recommend for summer?

Pennsylvania American Water recommends drinking water before feeling thirsty, hydrating before bed and upon waking, using refillable water bottles, avoiding trespassing in water supply reservoirs, not tampering with fire hydrants, and maintaining proper hydration both indoors and outdoors.

Why does Pennsylvania American Water (AWK) advise against using fire hydrants in non-emergency situations?

Pennsylvania American Water advises against using fire hydrants in non-emergency situations because it can make them less reliable during real emergencies. Additionally, tampering with fire hydrants is a crime that can result in serious fines or prison time.

What does Pennsylvania American Water (AWK) say about swimming in public water supply reservoirs?

Pennsylvania American Water warns against trespassing or swimming in public water supply reservoirs. The company advises customers to confirm that a body of water is not located on private property before swimming to cool down during hot summer days.

How does Pennsylvania American Water (AWK) suggest customers stay hydrated during summer?

Pennsylvania American Water suggests drinking water before feeling thirsty, hydrating before bed and upon waking, using refillable water bottles as reminders to drink throughout the day, and maintaining proper hydration both indoors and outdoors during summer months.