Illinois American Water Investing over $110,000 to Upgrade Cairo Water System
April 26 2017 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Illinois American Water is investing over $110,000 in the Cairo
water system. Local investments include replacing about 15
distribution valves and over 10 fire hydrants. At the Water
Treatment Plant, pumps will be rebuilt and critical drives will be
replaced. This work will enhance and maintain water quality and
pressure as well as fire protection to customers.
According to Mike Brown, Operations Superintendent for the Cairo
District, the needed investment projects were identified during
required asset inspections and via ongoing, proactive capital
planning.
Brown said, “As a private water utility, the Illinois Commerce
Commission regulates not only our rates but operations and service.
While municipal systems are not required to test and operate every
fire hydrant annually, Illinois American Water is required to
perform this critical work. We are proud of the dependable service
we provide to the communities and fire departments we serve.”
The company is also required to operate all critical valves
annually to ensure a healthy distribution system. In addition the
distribution system and water treatment plant are monitored 24/7 to
ensure high water quality.
According to Brown, the infrastructure being replaced in both
the distribution and treatment systems have met the end of their
useful life. For example, the valves and fire hydrants are between
30 and 80 years old.
The U.S. EPA reports that the nation’s water utilities will need
to make more than $335 billion in infrastructure investments over
the next 20 years to ensure public health. These investments
include replacing thousands of miles of pipe and upgrades to
treatment plants, storage tanks and other assets. Illinois American
Water’s investment in the Cairo District is just another example of
continuous investments and improvements being made, helping to meet
the demands of today’s customers and planning for the future.
About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state,
providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also
operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control
and research laboratory in Belleville. With a history dating back
to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically
diverse U.S. publicly-traded water and wastewater utility company.
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 by
visiting www.amwater.com.
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Illinois American WaterKaren Cotton,
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