Water Quality Reports Show Illinois American Water Continues to Deliver Water That Meets, or is Better Than, Drinking Water Standards

May 21, 2018

BELLEVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illinois American Water announced today that the companyÔÇÖs 2017
Water Quality Reports are now accessible through its website at https://amwater.com/ilaw/water-quality/water-quality-reports.
The information in the reports illustrates Illinois American WaterÔÇÖs
commitment to performing in line with or better than standards set by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which are enforced by
the Illinois EPA.

Also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, this report compares the
quality of water supplied by Illinois American Water against standards
established by the EPA. The report describes local drinking water source
information and shares test results, including all substances detected
in the water and their levels.

ÔÇ£We prioritize the quality and reliability of our customersÔÇÖ water and
the safety of their family and our employeesÔÇö our teams of water
quality, plant operation, and water distribution professionals work hard
every day to ensure the highest quality water and service,ÔÇØ said
Illinois American Water President Bruce Hauk. ÔÇ£We also care a great deal
about making sure our customers have everything they need to be informed
and responsible consumers.ÔÇØ

By providing an easy way for customers to receive confirmation that
their drinking water meets all federal standards for water quality, the
company is also working to increase the publicÔÇÖs understanding of the
value of water.

ÔÇ£We know that an educated customer is one who will place a higher value
on this precious resource and who will have a greater tendency to do his
or her part in protecting it. WeÔÇÖre proud to share these reports with
the public in order to encourage greater awareness, appreciation and
conservation,ÔÇØ said Hauk

In addition to online access, customers can ask for a hard copy to be
mailed to them by contacting customer service at 1-800-422-2782.

About Illinois American Water – Illinois 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
and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American
Water also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality
control and research laboratory in Belleville. 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 6,900 dedicated professionals who provide
regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related
services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states and Ontario,
Canada. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable
water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives
flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com
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