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West Virginia American Water Announces “Trust the Tap Tour” to Celebrate National Water Quality Month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Aug. 2, 2021) – West Virginia American Water announced today its inaugural “Trust the Tap Tour” to celebrate National Water Quality Month.

“August is National Water Quality Month, and we're bringing our water quality professionals into the communities we serve to share how our team treats and delivers millions of gallons of high quality, reliable tap water across West Virginia every day,” said Billie Suder, senior manager of water quality and environmental compliance for West Virginia American Water.

This interactive customer and stakeholder education campaign will make a stop each week in August across the state to educate the public on the benefits of tap water. West Virginia American Water’s award-winning water quality team will also provide access to annual water quality reports and provide a "Trust the Tap" take-home kit with items that support environmental stewardship and water conservation.

“Trust the Tap Tour” schedule:

Friday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Asylum Flea Market

Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, 50 South River Avenue, Weston

 

Wednesday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays on the Plaza

Pullman Square, 220 9th Street, Huntington

 

Friday, Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Charleston Food Truck Fridays

Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston

 

Thursday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fayette County Farmer's Market

Fayette County DHHR Office Parking Lot, 1400 Virginia Street, Oak Hill

 

“Our water systems earn state and national accolades in water quality excellence each year. As the largest water provider in West Virginia, we are proud to engage with our customers through this tour and share information directly from our water quality experts about the high quality,” Suder added.

To learn more about West Virginia American Water’s “Trust the Tap Tour,” visit the company’s Facebook page at facebook.com/wvamwater

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 545,000 people. 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 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and 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 545,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.