California American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week
Key Highlights
- ➤California American Water (AWK) highlights source water protection during September 27-October 3 week
- ➤Program assesses risks, engages stakeholders and implements proactive drinking-water safeguards
- ➤California American Water serves approximately 720,000 people across California
- ➤American Water (AWK) serves approximately 14 million people across 14 states
Expert Statements
Sarah Leeper, President of California American Water
“Protecting our source water is the first step in providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water”
Sarah Leeper, President of California American Water
“From mountain communities like Bass Lake to the many other regions we serve across California, safeguarding our water sources helps ensure high-quality drinking water today and for future generations.”
Sean Quinn, American Water Source Water Protection Program Manager
“Source water protection is a year-round effort that requires community collaboration”
Sean Quinn, American Water Source Water Protection Program Manager
“Residents, visitors, businesses and community partners all play an important role in protecting the lakes, streams and groundwater resources that support drinking water supplies throughout California.”
California American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week PR Newswire
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of American Water Works Association's Annual Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3), California American Water is highlighting its commitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water service and protecting the watersheds, groundwater basins and source waters that communities depend on, including the Bass Lake area in Madera County.
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