Annual Water Quality Report Shows Excellent Drinking Water Quality From Tennessee American Water

Tennessee American Water announced today that results published in the company’s 2010 Water Quality Report indicate that drinking water quality in its service areas are better than the standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). Customers are receiving the report with their April water bill.

"We are pleased to report that the water supplied to our customers is of higher quality than required by state and federal drinking water standards,” said Deron Allen, president of Tennessee American Water. "Our team of water professionals works hard everyday to ensure the highest quality product for our customers. These results are a testament to their dedication.”

The annual report is a performance measure of the quality of water supplied by Tennessee American Water compared to the compliance standards established by the U.S. EPA and TDEC. The report describes drinking water sources, testing conducted on the water, substances detected and the levels of those substances. Commonly asked questions and answers concerning drinking water are also included.

The report is also available online at www.tennesseeamwater.com.

Tennessee American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest publicly traded water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to more than 350,000 people in Tennessee and northern Georgia. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

In 2011, American Water is celebrating its 125^th anniversary with a yearlong campaign to promote water efficiency and the importance of protecting water from source to tap. To learn more, visit www.amwater125.com.