Tennessee American Water Asks Customers to Clear Fire Hydrants

With the unusually amount of snowfall the area has received, Tennessee American Water would like to ask homeowners and local businesses to make sure they keep areas surrounding fire hydrants clear so that firefighters can connect their equipment without delays in case of a fire.

"It is absolutely critical that fire hydrants are easily accessible to our firefighters,” said Tennessee American Water President John Watson. "By taking a few minutes to dig out the hydrants in your area, you are helping them perform lifesaving work without delays to ensure your safety and that of others in our community.”

Tennessee American Water operates and maintains more than 5,000 fire hydrants in area. The water supply source is carefully monitored and maintained around the clock to ensure that fire protection water is available at all times.

Tennessee American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned 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 investor-owned 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 16 million people in 35 states, as well as Ontario and Manitoba, 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.