Articles from Missouri American Water

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSEAWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Missouri American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded a total of $100,000 in State Strategic Impact grants to organizations throughout the state. These organizations provide direct support to the communities served by Missouri American Water.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Missouri American Water, announced today that the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has received a $20,000 commitment as part of a larger Foundation Corporate Strategic grant. Funding will enhance workforce development initiatives that help close the equality gap for African Americans and other historically underserved groups throughout the Missouri service area footprint.

Missouri American Water urges customers and the public to follow these essential tips to help ensure you and your loved ones remain safe and comfortable during the colder months.

Missouri American Water wants to keep customers and the public safe on Utility Scam Awareness Day, by providing important tips to help identify and avoid scammers targeting unsuspecting utility customers.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced four organizations were awarded a Workforce Readiness/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) grant, supporting communities served by Missouri American Water.

More than $46,000 is being awarded to Missouri fire departments and emergency response organizations through Missouri American Water’s 2024 Firefighter Grant Program. The annual program provides supplemental funding for critical equipment, training, and community education. Nearly 290 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016.

Missouri American Water is accepting applications through August 31, 2024 for its annual Firefighter Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to fire protection and emergency response organizations serving communities in the company’s service area.

Missouri American Water announces the company’s 2023 Water Quality Reports are now available to customers on the company’s website. Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the publications describe local drinking water sources, summarize laboratory testing conducted on water, list the levels of any substances contained in the water and provide tips on protecting water sources.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 5 organizations were awarded a Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by Missouri American Water.

Missouri American Water delivers quality drinking water and reliable service to approximately 1.6 million people statewide. Protecting water at its source is an important part of treating and delivering water and wastewater service.

Missouri American Water highlights the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.

Missouri American Water will begin accepting applications for its 2024 Hydration Station Grant Program on March 15. Last year the company awarded funding to seventeen schools, cities, and nonprofit organizations to purchase drinking fountains and bottle filling stations.

Missouri American Water is investing more than $500 million in its water and wastewater systems statewide in 2024. The investments are focused on improving system reliability and resiliency by replacing aging infrastructure like pipes, pumps, and storage tanks and upgrading treatment plants.

Missouri American Water has named Jody Carlson as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Carlson will lead nearly 650 employees across the state in field operations, water production, system maintenance, water quality and environmental compliance to provide safe, clean, and reliable service to 1.6 million Missourians.

Missouri American Water announces the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program.

With below freezing temperatures and precipitation in the forecast, Missouri American Water is reminding residents and business owners to take steps to prevent frozen water pipes. Following these simple tips can protect plumbing and prevent costly repairs and higher water bills.

Missouri American Water today completed its acquisition of the Ironton water and wastewater systems for a combined purchase price of $3.7 million. Ironton is located about 80 miles south of St. Louis in Iron County. The community is part of Arcadia Valley in the St. Francois Mountains of the Ozark Plateau.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced two organizations were awarded a 2023 Workforce Readiness Grant, supporting communities served by Missouri American Water.

On Tuesday, residents in the City of DeKalb voted for Missouri American Water to become their trusted water provider. Nearly 98% of voters in DeKalb voted to approve the system sale, according to unofficial election results.

More than $55,000 is being awarded to Missouri fire departments and emergency response organizations through Missouri American Water’s 2023 Firefighter Grant Program. The annual program provides supplemental funding for critical equipment, training, and community education. About 250 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016.

Governor Mike Parson recently signed a proclamation declaring September 10-16 as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri. With more than 700 dedicated employees statewide, Missouri American Water joins in the Governor’s recognition of the important work water and wastewater professionals do to keep Missourians healthy.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced the Mosaic Life Care Foundation was awarded a $250,000 Water and Environment grant.

The Missouri American Water MR340, the world’s longest nonstop river race, has been stopped due to unsafe weather and river conditions. The race is held annually with participants traveling 340 miles by boat, kayaks, and canoes from Kansas City to St. Charles.

Missouri American Water is accepting applications through August 31, 2023 for its Annual Firefighter Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to fire protection and emergency response organizations serving communities in the company’s service area.

Today Missouri American Water announced the closing of its acquisition of the Wood Heights water and wastewater systems in Ray County, Mo., about 30 miles northeast of Kansas City, Mo.

Missouri American Water customers are encouraged to visit the company website to learn more about the source and quality of their drinking water. The 2022 water quality reports, also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, are now available for all of Missouri American Water’s operations throughout the state.

Seventeen schools, cities and nonprofit organizations across the state will now have improved access to quality drinking water due to funding from the annual Missouri American Water Hydration Station Grant Program. Launched last year, the program awards water bottle filling stations and drinking fountains for indoor and outdoor use.

Missouri American Water is recognizing Infrastructure Week by outlining some of its planned water and wastewater system investments in 2023. The company will invest more than $425 million this year to enhance reliability, resiliency and water quality in the communities it serves.

In recognition of National Drinking Water Week, Missouri American Water is highlighting the vital role water plays in the health and vitality of a community. Currently about one in four Missourians receive water service from Missouri American Water, and the company is encouraging customers to learn about the critical role system investments have in the delivery of safe and reliable water service every day.

On May 3, 2023, the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) issued an order approving the rate settlement reached by parties in Missouri American Water’s rate review for its water and wastewater operations. The company, the MoPSC Staff, the Office of the Public Counsel, the Midwest Energy Consumers Group, the City of St. Joseph, and Consumer’s Council of Missouri signed on to the settlement. No parties involved in the rate review objected to the settlement.

Missouri American Water and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) want to inform customers on ways to identify and fix water leaks in their home or place of business during “Fix a Leak Week,” which began today.

Missouri American Water is accepting applications for its 2023 Hydration Station Grant Program. Last year when the program was launched the company awarded funding to 20 schools, cities, and nonprofit organizations to purchase drinking fountains and bottle filling stations.

Missouri American Water President Rich Svindland announced the company’s recent acquisition of the Stewartsville water and wastewater systems. Located approximately 20 miles east of St. Joseph, Missouri, the acquisition adds approximately 700 total customers to the company’s northwestern service area.

Missouri American Water is continuing to proactively invest in its water and wastewater systems statewide, with over $425 million in improvements planned in 2023. Projects include the replacement of aging water and wastewater pipes and treatment plant upgrades.

With consistently below freezing temperatures in the forecast, Missouri American Water is reminding residents and business owners to take steps to prevent frozen water pipes. Following these simple tips can protect plumbing and prevent costly repairs and higher water bills.

On Tuesday, residents in the city of Ironton voted for Missouri American Water to become their trusted provider of water and wastewater service.

Over $53,000 is being awarded to Missouri fire departments and emergency response organizations through Missouri American Water’s 2022 Firefighter Grant Program. The annual program provides supplemental funding for critical equipment, training, and community education. Nearly 200 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016.

With more than 700 employees statewide, Missouri American Water joins in Governor Mike Parson’s recognition of their efforts to deliver water and wastewater service. Approximately 1.5 million people, or one in four Missourians, receive service from Missouri American Water. The proclamation is a unique opportunity to recognize the vital role water and wastewater professionals play in our daily lives.

Missouri American Water will replace nearly 8,000 feet (approximately 1.5 miles) of aging water main in Affton, MO starting this summer. The company is upgrading the aging 8- and 12-inch cast-iron water mains that were installed in the 1930s with new 12-inch and 16-inch ductile iron mains along the following streets:

Missouri American Water President Rich Svindland today announced the completion of the company’s acquisition of the City of Eureka water and wastewater systems, which serve approximately 4,000 water customers and 4,000 wastewater customers. This winter the company will begin construction of a new water pipeline to supply Eureka with water from its St. Louis County system.

Missouri American Water is accepting applications through August 31, 2022 for its Annual Firefighter Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to fire protection and emergency response organizations within its service areas.

Missouri American Water will begin work on Monday, July 25 to replace 3 water main valves on Gene Field Road. This will result in a temporary road closure expected to last until Friday, August 5.

On Friday, July 1, 2022, Missouri American Water filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) to review its water and wastewater rates. The request is driven by nearly $770 million in completed or planned investments from January 2021 to May 2023.

Missouri American Water announced today the start of construction to replace nearly 4,400 feet of aging water main, originally installed in the 1960s, along Moreland Avenue and Southwest Boulevard beginning mid-June to improve water service reliability for customers.

In celebration of National Infrastructure Week (May 16-20, 2022), Missouri American Water is highlighting its planned investment of approximately $400 million in water and wastewater system upgrades across the state this year. This investment is estimated to create 2,400 direct jobs to support project design and construction, and an additional 3,600 indirect jobs from the indirect and induced spending of the investment according to the Value of Water Campaign.

Missouri American Water today announced the start of a $4.35 million project to replace more than one mile of water main in St. Louis County along Clayton Road between Weidman Road and Masonridge Road to improve reliability for customers and reduce service disruptions.

On Tuesday, residents in the community of Wood Heights voted for Missouri American Water to become their trusted provider of water and wastewater service.

Today Missouri American Water announced its new Hydration Station Grant Program, which is designed to make safe and healthy hydration more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship. Applications for this year’s grants will be accepted through May 13, 2022.

Missouri American Water today announced the start of a $7.5 million project to replace nearly 15,000 feet (2.8 miles) of water main in Florissant, MO along Harrison Street, Washington Street and St. Catherine Street near New Florissant Road.

Qualifying Missouri American Water customers can receive up to $750 for water and/or wastewater services through a new, temporary federal program – the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Customers may also receive assistance through the company’s H2O Help to Others program, installment plans, and budget billing options.

Missouri American Water President Rich Svindland today announced the company has completed its acquisition of the Hallsville wastewater system, which serves approximately 700 customers in Boone County, Missouri.

Missouri American Water President Rich Svindland today announced the company has completed its acquisition of the Orrick water and wastewater systems. The deal will add approximately 340 water and 340 wastewater customers in Ray County, located northeast of Kansas City, Missouri.

To improve Jefferson City’s water system, Missouri American Water is investing $2.1 million to replace more than 9,300 feet of aging water mains.

To improve Mexico, Missouri’s aging water system, Missouri American Water is investing $2.4 million to replace more than 9,200 feet of water main starting in January.

To improve St. Louis County’s aging water system, Missouri American Water is replacing nearly 95,000 feet (18 miles) of water main starting in January.

Missouri American Water awarded Jefferson City Fire Department and Cole County Fire Protection District (FPD) with grant funding for critical emergency response gear through its 2021 Firefighter Grant Program.

In time for the holiday season, local emergency responders and fire departments throughout the state received more than $43,000 through Missouri American Water’s 2021 Firefighter Grant Program.

Missouri American Water has debuted its updated online customer portal, MyWater, allowing customers to quickly view usage and bill details, review local service alerts, sign-up for payment assistance and more.

Today Missouri American Water officially welcomed approximately 778 new customers in Garden City, located in Cass County roughly 50 miles southeast of Kansas City.

In advance of freezing temperatures, Missouri American Water is advising homeowners and business owners of ways to avoid frozen water pipes.

This year Missouri American Water replaced approximately 32,500 feet, or more than six miles of aging mains dating back to the 1920s-1960s in Webster Groves and unincorporated South St. Louis County.

More than $43,000 will be awarded to Missouri fire departments and emergency responders through Missouri American Water’s 2021 Firefighter Grant Program. The annual program provides supplemental funding for critical equipment, training and community education. More than 150 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016.

On Tuesday, 90% of voters in the community of Stewartsville approved a ballot measure allowing Missouri American Water to become their trusted provider of water and wastewater service.

To assist the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) Route 100 improvement project, Missouri American Water (MOAW) is investing $500,000 in aging pipe replacements along Manchester Road beginning on Monday, September 13, weather pending.

A water system improvement project completed in Missouri American Water’s Branson Operation has received national recognition. The new 500,000-gallon standpipe storage tank was awarded “The Steel Tank of the Year Award – Standpipe Category.” Missouri American Water contracted with Olsson Engineering to construct the water system upgrades which also included a new well. The project was completed in December of 2020.

With over 700 employees statewide, Missouri American Water joins in Governor Mike Parson’s recognition of their efforts to deliver water and wastewater service. Approximately 1.5 million people, or one in four Missourians, receive service from Missouri American Water. The proclamation is a unique opportunity for water and wastewater professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role these professionals play in our daily lives.

Missouri American Water will replace approximately 1,700 feet of aging water main with a history of breaks in St. Joseph starting next week. The approximately six-week project will include increasing the main size to enhance water pressure to homes and fire hydrants while supporting reliable service.

Missouri American Water is accepting applications for its 2020 Firefighter Grant Program through August 30, 2021 to provide financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities within the water utility’s service areas.

Missouri American Water has initiated four projects to upgrade 10,500 feet of water main in Jefferson City, investing $2.4 million.

Missouri American Water will invest $1.3 million in water system improvements to enhance the reliability of water service to Mexico customers. Beginning in July, the utility will upgrade 5,800 feet of water mains through four projects.

Missouri American Water proudly announces the promotion of Jeffrey T. Kaiser as the Vice President of Operations. He will be responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of the company’s water and wastewater systems throughout the state.

Missouri American Water presented a check today for $2,500 to The Little Bit Foundation, a St. Louis-based nonprofit working to empower under-resourced students in the classroom and beyond, to help support families facing food insecurity due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Missouri American Water is replacing more than 7,940 feet (1.5 miles) of water main in Bel-Ridge along Natural Bridge Rd. from Monday, May 3 until August 2021.

Missouri American Water is replacing approximately 17,000 feet, or 3.2 miles, of water main in a project to improve St. Louis County’s water system. This investment supports reliable service and supports enhanced water pressure to homes and fire hydrants.

Missouri American Water is proud to announce the hiring of Rebecca Losli as its Director of Engineering. She will be responsible for the overall performance of the Engineering Department, including planning, design, and construction activities as well as implementation of the capital budget.