{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"157142","rtpr_id":"nPn9rNTl6a-20260930","ticker":"AWK","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["AWK"],"title":"California American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-30T16:57:12.191Z","article_body":"California American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week\nPR Newswire\n\nWEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026\n\nWEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of\nAmerican Water Works Association's Annual Source Water Protection Week\n(September 27 to October 3), California American Water is highlighting its\ncommitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water service and\nprotecting the watersheds, groundwater basins and source waters that\ncommunities depend on, including the Bass Lake area in Madera County.\n\n\"Protecting our source water is the first step in providing safe, clean,\nreliable drinking water,\" said Sarah Leeper, California American Water\nPresident. \"From mountain communities like Bass Lake to the many other regions\nwe serve across California, safeguarding our water sources helps ensure\nhigh-quality drinking water today and for future generations.\"\n\nAmerican Water's Source Water Protection Program provides a structured\nframework for assessing risks, engaging stakeholders and implementing\nproactive measures to safeguard drinking water supplies.\n\nIn the Bass Lake area, protecting source water is critical to preserving water\nquality and maintaining a reliable water supply for customers and the\nsurrounding community. California American Water supports source water\nprotection through watershed awareness, collaboration with local stakeholders\nand ongoing monitoring efforts designed to identify and address potential\nrisks before they impact drinking water quality.\n\nRead more\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=3594914158&u=https%3A%2F%2Famwater.com%2Fcorp%2Fresources%2FPDF%2FWater-Quality%2Famwater-source-water-protection-efforts.pdf&a=Read+more)\n about how the company strengthens operational readiness, uses technology to\nstay ahead of water quality challenges, builds stronger communities through\npartnership and prepares for emerging issues through recent case studies in\nstates across our service areas here\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=1965800569&u=https%3A%2F%2Famwater.com%2Fcorp%2Fresources%2FPDF%2FWater-Quality%2Famwater-source-water-protection-efforts.pdf&a=here)\n.\n\n\"Source water protection is a year-round effort that requires community\ncollaboration,\" said Sean Quinn, American Water Source Water Protection\nProgram Manager. \"Residents, visitors, businesses and community partners all\nplay an important role in protecting the lakes, streams and groundwater\nresources that support drinking water supplies throughout California.\"\n\nFor seasonal and year-round residents in the Bass Lake area, simple actions\nsuch as proper disposal of household chemicals, picking up pet waste and\npreventing runoff into nearby waterways can help protect local water\nresources.\n\nDuring Source Water Protection Week, California American Water is\nencouraging individuals to take the following actions and incorporate them\ninto their year-round practices:\n\n * Plant landscaping around homes or businesses with more permeable surfaces,\nsuch as mulch, that allow water to soak into the ground.\n * Do not over-apply chemicals to plants and avoid\napplication immediately before it rains.\n * Keep litter, pet waste and yard waste out of streets and storm drains. Pet\nwaste contains bacteria that can find its way into waterways through\nrunoff.\n * Select non-toxic or less toxic alternatives to typical household products,\nsuch as cleaning agents.\n * Dispose of pharmaceuticals by taking them to collection sites, where\navailable. Don't flush them down the toilet!\n * Use hazardous waste collection sites and services to dispose of items such as\nchemicals, paints, motor oil and batteries. Report any hazardous material\nspills, illegal dumping or suspicious activity to local or state\nauthorities.\nLearn more about how water is treated and how it makes it to your tap here\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2312039140&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWrHRXYyeODI&a=here)\n.\n\nAbout American Water\nAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater\nutility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and\ncelebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,\nclean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to\napproximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and\non 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented\nprofessionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's\nnational size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of\ncustomers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.\n\nFor more information, visit amwater.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2581891676&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwater.com%2F&a=amwater.com)\n and join American Water on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=1483049960&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Famerican-water%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2649802242&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fweareamericanwater%2F&a=Facebook)\n, X\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2085626125&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Famwater&a=X)\n and Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2099951645&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwekeeplifeflowing&a=Instagram)\n.\n\nAbout California American Water\nCalifornia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, with approximately\n300 dedicated employees, provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water\nand wastewater services to approximately 720,000 people.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-american-water-participates-in-source-water-protection-week-302894771.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-american-water-participates-in-source-water-protection-week-302894771.html)\n\nSOURCE American Water\n\n\n\nMedia Contact: Jason Alviar, External Affairs Lead, California American Water, Phone: (916) 291-1195, Email: Jason.Alviar@amwater.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1763826/American-Water-Logo.jpg?id=OA2980302\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn9rNTl6a-20260930","title":"California American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"AWK","created":"2026-09-30T16:57:12.191Z","tickers":["AWK"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"California American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week\nPR Newswire\n\nWEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026\n\nWEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of\nAmerican Water Works Association's Annual Source Water Protection Week\n(September 27 to October 3), California American Water is highlighting its\ncommitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water service and\nprotecting the watersheds, groundwater basins and source waters that\ncommunities depend on, including the Bass Lake area in Madera County.\n\n\"Protecting our source water is the first step in providing safe, clean,\nreliable drinking water,\" said Sarah Leeper, California American Water\nPresident. \"From mountain communities like Bass Lake to the many other regions\nwe serve across California, safeguarding our water sources helps ensure\nhigh-quality drinking water today and for future generations.\"\n\nAmerican Water's Source Water Protection Program provides a structured\nframework for assessing risks, engaging stakeholders and implementing\nproactive measures to safeguard drinking water supplies.\n\nIn the Bass Lake area, protecting source water is critical to preserving water\nquality and maintaining a reliable water supply for customers and the\nsurrounding community. California American Water supports source water\nprotection through watershed awareness, collaboration with local stakeholders\nand ongoing monitoring efforts designed to identify and address potential\nrisks before they impact drinking water quality.\n\nRead more\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=3594914158&u=https%3A%2F%2Famwater.com%2Fcorp%2Fresources%2FPDF%2FWater-Quality%2Famwater-source-water-protection-efforts.pdf&a=Read+more)\n about how the company strengthens operational readiness, uses technology to\nstay ahead of water quality challenges, builds stronger communities through\npartnership and prepares for emerging issues through recent case studies in\nstates across our service areas here\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=1965800569&u=https%3A%2F%2Famwater.com%2Fcorp%2Fresources%2FPDF%2FWater-Quality%2Famwater-source-water-protection-efforts.pdf&a=here)\n.\n\n\"Source water protection is a year-round effort that requires community\ncollaboration,\" said Sean Quinn, American Water Source Water Protection\nProgram Manager. \"Residents, visitors, businesses and community partners all\nplay an important role in protecting the lakes, streams and groundwater\nresources that support drinking water supplies throughout California.\"\n\nFor seasonal and year-round residents in the Bass Lake area, simple actions\nsuch as proper disposal of household chemicals, picking up pet waste and\npreventing runoff into nearby waterways can help protect local water\nresources.\n\nDuring Source Water Protection Week, California American Water is\nencouraging individuals to take the following actions and incorporate them\ninto their year-round practices:\n\n * Plant landscaping around homes or businesses with more permeable surfaces,\nsuch as mulch, that allow water to soak into the ground.\n * Do not over-apply chemicals to plants and avoid\napplication immediately before it rains.\n * Keep litter, pet waste and yard waste out of streets and storm drains. Pet\nwaste contains bacteria that can find its way into waterways through\nrunoff.\n * Select non-toxic or less toxic alternatives to typical household products,\nsuch as cleaning agents.\n * Dispose of pharmaceuticals by taking them to collection sites, where\navailable. Don't flush them down the toilet!\n * Use hazardous waste collection sites and services to dispose of items such as\nchemicals, paints, motor oil and batteries. Report any hazardous material\nspills, illegal dumping or suspicious activity to local or state\nauthorities.\nLearn more about how water is treated and how it makes it to your tap here\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2312039140&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWrHRXYyeODI&a=here)\n.\n\nAbout American Water\nAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater\nutility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and\ncelebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,\nclean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to\napproximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and\non 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented\nprofessionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's\nnational size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of\ncustomers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.\n\nFor more information, visit amwater.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2581891676&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwater.com%2F&a=amwater.com)\n and join American Water on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=1483049960&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Famerican-water%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2649802242&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fweareamericanwater%2F&a=Facebook)\n, X\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2085626125&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Famwater&a=X)\n and Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786761-1&h=2099951645&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwekeeplifeflowing&a=Instagram)\n.\n\nAbout California American Water\nCalifornia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, with approximately\n300 dedicated employees, provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water\nand wastewater services to approximately 720,000 people.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-american-water-participates-in-source-water-protection-week-302894771.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-american-water-participates-in-source-water-protection-week-302894771.html)\n\nSOURCE American Water\n\n\n\nMedia Contact: Jason Alviar, External Affairs Lead, California American Water, Phone: (916) 291-1195, Email: Jason.Alviar@amwater.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1763826/American-Water-Logo.jpg?id=OA2980302\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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