Sometime this fall, before the cold sets in, locate your main water shut-off valve and hang an I.D. tag on it so you can find it quickly in an emergency.

In many homes, it is located near the water meter or close to where the water pipe enters the home. Note: If your pipes do freeze, you will need to be able to turn off your water immediately.

Se estima que hasta el 50% del agua que utilizamos al aire libre en verano no es necesaria para mantener un paisaje saludable.

Pero, ¿cómo saber por dónde empezar a utilizar el agua de forma inteligente? Es más fácil de lo que piensas.

Protecting drinking water at its source is an important part of the process to treat and deliver high quality water service.

It takes a community effort to protect and conserve our shared water resources. Some materials can impact waterways if poured down the drain, flushed down the toilet, or dumped on the ground.

From March 18th through the 24th, we highlight the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.

According to the EPA, the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually. Read more for a few common places to share for leaks inside your home.

American Water remains committed to helping our customers who are experiencing hardship.

We have several financial assistance options available to eligible customers.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drinking water every day is important for your health.

Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, result in mood change, cause your body to overheat and more.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical family of four uses 400 gallons of water every day yet less than 1% of the water on Earth is fresh water.

That’s why it’s so important that we use water wisely and not waste it. During Water Awareness Month, American Water is delighted to share tips on how to reduce and conserve water usage inside and outside your home.

In 2009, Fix a Leak Week was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Program to educate and encourage Americans to locate and fix leaks.

It’s typically recognized during the second or third week of March (starting on Monday and ending Saturday).

At American Water, your safety is our number one priority.

So, in September, we take time out to ready ourselves, our families, our homes and our communities for when disaster strikes with National Preparedness Month.