Illinois American Water’s Lincoln District Celebrates Nine Years of Excellence in Safety
July 31 2017 - 5:39PM
Business Wire
Illinois American Water’s Lincoln District reached a significant
safety milestone this month. According to Gabe Bowden, Operations
Superintendent, the Lincoln District has gone nine years without
experiencing any lost-time accidents.
Illinois American Water employees work around the clock to
provide an essential service critical for daily life, public health
and fire protection. The work performed can include daily hazards
like working in confined spaces, among motorists and in extreme
weather. Employees also handle chemicals, conduct excavation,
operate equipment and complete heavy lifting.
Bowden said, “Safety is on our minds every minute of every day.
There is nothing more important than ensuring our employees go home
in the same condition they arrived at work, if not better. We owe
that to our coworkers and their families. There is no room for
shortcuts when it comes to safety.”
Illinois American Water conducts both classroom and hands-on
training on a regular basis. Employees also participate in facility
and job site audits to ensure compliance with established workplace
safety practices.
Bowden said, “Our safety record means a lot to our team. Safety
is a daily focus. We continuously evaluate and act to remove
hazards to prevent injuries.”
Illinois American Water’s Lincoln District has over 5,140
customer connections. Total population served is approximately
18,000 people.
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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