New Jersey American Water Launches Inaugural Reusable Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program
CAMDEN, N.J. – August 20, 2024 –New Jersey American Water is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Reusable Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program and is now accepting applications from eligible organizations within its service areas. This new initiative aims to boost trust in tap water and reduce single-use plastic waste by providing sustainable hydration options in public spaces.
“As the largest water utility in the state, we’re committed to promoting the benefits of tap water while supporting environmental sustainability,” stated Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water. “This program was inspired by the ongoing requests we’ve received from local organizations over the years, looking for ways to provide sustainable water options in their communities. Through this initiative, we aim to meet that demand, and foster trust in the quality of our tap water.”
The grant program encourages applications from communities with demonstrated needs, particularly those that align with Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) goals. Selected recipients will receive funding to purchase filling stations, enhancing public access to sustainable water sources. Eligible facilities must be located within New Jersey American Water’s service territory and be open to the public. Recipients will be responsible for installation and associated costs.
For more information and to apply, visit the Water Refill Station Grant Program page on the New Jersey American Water website. Applications must be submitted by September 27, 2024. Recipients will be notified in October.
Funding for the Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program will be provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, as part of its State Strategic Grant Program, focused on high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water’s national footprint. State Strategic grants are part of the Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focused on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.
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. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $34 to $38 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been included in the top 10% of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, is ranked number one in the utilities industry for the 2024 Forbes American’s Best Large Employers, has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, is the highest-ranked water and wastewater utility on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024 List, and has earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com.
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