West Virginia American Water Accepting Applications for 2023 Bottle Filling Station Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Aug. 1, 2023) – West Virginia American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s fifth annual Bottle Filling Station Program.
“As the largest water utility in the state, we strive to educate West Virginians on the benefits of drinking tap water and ways to reduce single-use plastics,” said Robert Burton, president of West Virginia American Water. “Through this popular program, we are expanding sustainability efforts while promoting proper hydration at schools, parks, hospitals and community centers across West Virginia.”
West Virginia American Water spearheaded this program to promote environmental stewardship and reduce single-use plastic waste in communities throughout West Virginia. Since the program first launched four years ago, the company has provided 104 bottle filling stations to organizations, government and public buildings, parks and schools across the state. The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, the state’s largest entertainment and event complex, was one of the recipients of last year’s program.
“Our bottle filling stations enable thousands of visitors to stay properly hydrated and help reduce the plastic waste footprint in our community,” said Patrick Leahy, general manager of the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. “Thanks to the investment made by West Virginia American Water, we have been able to continue our commitment to minimize our impact on the environment.”
West Virginia American Water’s Bottle Filling Station Program will provide bottle filling stations to public facilities within the company’s designated service areas. Awarded organizations will be responsible for the installation of the unit and other costs associated.
To qualify, the applicant must be a nonprofit organization or local government entity, and the facility in which the bottle filling station would be located must be open to the public. The facility must also be located within West Virginia American Water’s service territory. Individuals are not eligible to receive bottle filling stations.
Additional information and the application can be found on the Bottle Filling Station Program page of the company’s website. For additional information, contact Bradley Harris, External Affairs Manager, at Bradley.Harris@amwater.com. Applications must be emailed or postmarked by Friday, September 15, 2023. Recipients will be notified in October.
About West Virginia American Water West Virginia 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 services to approximately 587,000 people.
About American Water
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 approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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West Virginia 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 services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Aug. 1, 2023) – West Virginia American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s fifth annual Bottle Filling Station Program.
“As the largest water utility in the state, we strive to educate West Virginians on the benefits of drinking tap water and ways to reduce single-use plastics,” said Robert Burton, president of West Virginia American Water. “Through this popular program, we are expanding sustainability efforts while promoting proper hydration at schools, parks, hospitals and community centers across West Virginia.”
West Virginia American Water spearheaded this program to promote environmental stewardship and reduce single-use plastic waste in communities throughout West Virginia. Since the program first launched four years ago, the company has provided 104 bottle filling stations to organizations, government and public buildings, parks and schools across the state. The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, the state’s largest entertainment and event complex, was one of the recipients of last year’s program.
“Our bottle filling stations enable thousands of visitors to stay properly hydrated and help reduce the plastic waste footprint in our community,” said Patrick Leahy, general manager of the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. “Thanks to the investment made by West Virginia American Water, we have been able to continue our commitment to minimize our impact on the environment.”
West Virginia American Water’s Bottle Filling Station Program will provide bottle filling stations to public facilities within the company’s designated service areas. Awarded organizations will be responsible for the installation of the unit and other costs associated.
To qualify, the applicant must be a nonprofit organization or local government entity, and the facility in which the bottle filling station would be located must be open to the public. The facility must also be located within West Virginia American Water’s service territory. Individuals are not eligible to receive bottle filling stations.
Additional information and the application can be found on the Bottle Filling Station Program page of the company’s website. For additional information, contact Bradley Harris, External Affairs Manager, at Bradley.Harris@amwater.com. Applications must be emailed or postmarked by Friday, September 15, 2023. Recipients will be notified in October.
About West Virginia American Water West Virginia 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 services to approximately 587,000 people.
About American Water
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 approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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West Virginia 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 services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.