Missouri American Water Acquires Lake Tamarack Wastewater System in Cedar Hill

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Missouri American Water has taken over ownership of the wastewater system serving the Lake Tamarack Residents Association in Cedar Hill.  The system adds 53 customers to the company's customer base and serves a population of approximately 140 residents.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) and the Missouri Attorney General's office asked Missouri American Water to work with the association and connect the Lake Tamarack wastewater system to Missouri American Water's nearby Cedar Hill system. This allows the wastewater lagoon that previously served Lake Tamarack customers to be closed.

Missouri American Water has installed a new lift station and the connecting wastewater pipeline that connects the Lake Tamarack customers to the company's Sand Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cedar Hill.

"The acquisition of this system gives Lake Tamarack customers access to full-time wastewater professionals and our convenient customer service center that is available 24/7," said Missouri American President Frank Kartmann. "Connecting these customers to our Cedar Hill plant will help improve the local water environment."

"We had a good experience with Missouri American Water," said Tracie Quackenbush, Residents Association trustee.  "This is a better solution for our residents and for the environment."

Missouri American water has held several informational meetings with Lake Tamarack customers and will be sending them new customer information by mail.  

Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million 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 Missouri American Water