American Water and South Orange, N.J. Begin Water Partnership
January 03 2017 - 2:19PM
Business Wire
The Township of South Orange Village and American Water (NYSE:
AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater
utility company, today jointly announced the commencement of their
new partnership in delivering clean water to residents and
businesses in South Orange, N.J.
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The long-term partnership consists of a 30-year water sales
agreement entered into in 2015 with New Jersey American Water and a
10-year operations and maintenance agreement entered into in 2016
with American Water Contract Services Group. The improvements
necessary to provide water to the Village include the construction
of more than 6,000 linear feet of transmission main and a new
pumping station built by New Jersey American Water at the Village’s
Department of Public Works facility on Walton Avenue.
Village and company officials have been working for the last 6
months on the operational transition plan that includes converting
customer data into the new customer service platform and preparing
to take operational responsibility for the Village’s 4,750 customer
connections, 60 miles of water main, 600 hydrants, 3,000 valves,
three storage tanks, and one water supply well.
“This partnership we have formed with American Water,
a well-respected water solutions provider for
millions of people nationwide, will ensure the Village is well
positioned to provide life’s most essential resource to our
residents,” said Howard Levison, Village Trustee.
“Today marks a new beginning for water supply in the Village as
we start to make the much needed improvements to ensure the
long-term viability of our water system for our residents,” added
fellow Village Trustee, Walter Clarke.
The Village and American Water are committed to ensuring a
smooth transition for customers. Letters are being sent to South
Orange residents and a dedicated customer service center has been
established. Residents may call the customer service center at
1-855-722-7072 if they have any questions or service issues.
American Water’s Contract Services Group provides water and
wastewater management solutions for municipal and industrial
clients. The Contract Services Group is part of American Water
Enterprises, a market-based subsidiary of American Water. For more
information, visit amwater.com/products-and-services.
New Jersey American Water, also a subsidiary of American Water,
is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately 2.7 million people. More information can be found at
newjerseyamwater.com.
Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded
U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Marking its 130th
anniversary this year, the company employs more than 6,700
dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based
drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an
estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More
information can be found at www.amwater.com.
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New Jersey American WaterDenise Venuti FreeDirector of
Communications and External
Affairs856-782-2316denise.free@amwater.com
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