California American Water Releases Annual Consumer Confidence Reports

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- California American Water recently published its 2009 Consumer Confidence Report, which describes the quality of drinking water in the company's Monterey-area service territory. The reports are being mailed this month to local customers on the Monterey Peninsula, along the Highway 68 corridor and in the communities of Chualar and Ralph Lane.

"Our customers are our top priority," said Rob MacLean, president of California American Water. "And we are committed to providing them with high quality drinking water now and in the years to come."

The annual report measures the quality of water supplied by California American Water against compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The report describes drinking water sources, testing conducted on the water, substances detected and the levels of those substances. Commonly asked questions and answers concerning drinking water are also included.

California American Water's Consumer Confidence Report, which is updated and distributed annually, is being delivered in May to customers in the company's central division, which includes Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, Seaside, Sand City, Bishop, Hidden Hills, Ryan Ranch, Ambler Park, Toro, Ralph Lane and Chualar. Most reports will arrive as an insert in customers' water bills. Anyone who does not directly receive a water bill can request a report from the company's customer service center at 1-888-237-1333. The report will also be available online at www.californiaamwater.com.

California American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 600,000 people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company.  With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 16 million people in 35 states, as well as Ontario and Manitoba, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

SOURCE California American Water

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