Pennsylvania American Water Urges Customers to Keep Safety in Mind This Summer
July 16 2024 - 10:53AM
Business Wire
Customers reminded to not only hydrate, but to
stay safe while keeping cool
Summer is upon us! With the rising temperatures and longer days,
it is essential to take proper safety measures while enjoying the
warm weather. Pennsylvania American Water reminds its customers to
be mindful of the heat and to take proper precautions when engaging
in outdoor activities.
“It’s something you hear about all the time – drink water for
your health, but many people don’t realize how easy it is to become
dehydrated on a hot summer day,” said Julie Havel, Pennsylvania
American Water health and safety director.
Pennsylvania American Water would like to share a few essential
safety tips that can keep you and your community safe during these
hot summer months:
- Don’t let yourself get thirsty – Drink water before you
feel thirsty. Thirst is a sign that you may already be slightly
dehydrated.
- Hydrate before bed – Your body loses water while you
sleep, so try to drink about eight ounces of water before you go to
bed and another eight ounces when you wake up.
- Use a refillable water bottle – Single-use plastics are
almost never recycled and can take nearly 1,000 years to
biodegrade. Carrying a water bottle with you can also serve as a
useful reminder to drink throughout the day.
- Don’t trespass or swim in a public water supply
reservoir – While it may be tempting to cool down by taking a
swim in a local body of water, make sure to confirm that it is not
located on private property.
- Don’t tamper with fire hydrants – Tampering with fire
hydrants is a crime and can result in serious fines or prison time.
Also, using fire hydrants in a non-emergency situation can make
them less reliable during a real emergency.
- Don’t just hydrate outdoors – Make sure to not just
hydrate while outdoors. Proper hydration needs to always be a
priority during the summer, even while inside.
“Keeping safety in mind during the summer is definitely the cool
thing to do,” added Havel.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history
dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,
clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater
services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations
in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s
6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise
and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent
outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and
other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and
join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formally Twitter) and
Instagram.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water is
the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 2.3 million people.
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Media Contacts: Gary Lobaugh Director, Government, and
External Affairs, Western PA 724-873-3674
gary.lobaugh@amwater.com
David Misner Senior Manager, External Communications, Central PA
717-262-7525 david.misner@amwater.com
Susan Turcmanovich External Affairs Manager, Northeast PA
570-351-0120 susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com
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