New Jersey American Water Asks Customers to Keep Fire Hydrants Clear
January 22 2016 - 7:51AM
Business Wire
As the state braces for the potential of a major snow storm, New
Jersey American Water reminds homeowners and local businesses to
keep areas surrounding fire hydrants clear so firefighters can
connect their equipment without delays. Deep snow can obstruct fire
hydrants and surrounding areas and become a hindrance in fighting
fires successfully.
“Easy access to hydrants is critical in the event of a fire
emergency,” said Kevin Kirwan, senior director of operations for
New Jersey American Water. “We ask our customers to assist
firefighters by clearing snow from around the hydrants that supply
the water necessary to keep communities safe, and we thank them in
advance for doing so.”
New Jersey American Water maintains more than 43,000 fire
hydrants throughout the state.
New Jersey American Water, a wholly owned 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 2.5 million people. Founded in 1886,
American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse
publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With
headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 6,800
dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and
other related services to approximately 15 million people in 47
states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found
by visiting www.amwater.com.
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New Jersey American WaterRichard G. Barnes,
856-782-2371richard.barnes@amwater.com
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