Arizona American Water Reminds Customers to Stay Cool and Save Water
July 17 2009 - 5:28PM
PR Newswire (US)
Water Conservation is Especially Important as Temperatures Soar to
Triple Digit Teens PHOENIX, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Arizona American Water is reminding residents that during high heat
months is the time when we use the most water and have the best
opportunity to conserve. During excessive heat it is important to
keep your body hydrated while watching your high water use out
doors. Doing smart simple things can help you stay hydrated, save
money and conserve water at home. "We are calling on our customers
to be safe in this high heat and drink plenty of water. We also
want to remind people during this triple digit heat that now is the
perfect time to implement water saving strategies," stated Arizona
American Water President Paul Townsley. Many towns from Paradise
Valley to the Sun cities and Youngtown actively participated in
discussions on staying hydrated in the heat, and water conservation
efforts in the past six months, and we want to remind them of these
efforts as temperatures rise this weekend." As temperatures exceed
113 degrees through the weekend [Phoenix Weekend Weather Forecast -
weather.com] there are a few smart tips everyone can follow to stay
cool while saving water. -- Only water landscapes early in the
morning or late in the evening, not in the heat of the day - this
reduces evaporation -- Take shorter showers -- Stay inside and shut
off your misters -- Shut off the water while using the bathroom or
kitchen sink -- Use washing machine and dishwasher only when full
-- Last but not least drink plenty of water- adding lemon or
cucumbers for variety Arizona American Water offers its customers a
wide array of information on wise water use on its Web site at
http://www.arizonaamwater.com/ . These include water saving tips
and education and home water audit kits that can also help
residents identify leaks and other water wasting problems at home.
Arizona 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 more than 300,000 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 15 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada.
More information can be found by visiting http://www.amwater.com/.
DATASOURCE: Arizona American Water CONTACT: Joni McGlothlin of
Arizona American Water, +1-623-445-2456, Web Site:
http://www.arizonaamwater.com/
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