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Kentucky American Water Launches Celebration of the Safe Drinking Water Act’s 50th Anniversary

American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and its subsidiary Kentucky American Water celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), a law passed by Congress in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation’s public drinking water supply, through 50 days of highlights starting today through December 16. 

The SDWA set strong water quality standards to protect U.S. public health. Kentucky American Water recognizes the SDWA's 50-year impact on water quality and emphasizes the need for continued investment to address emerging challenges in water safety and quality. 

For American Water’s SDWA highlights, visit American Water NewsFlow and join Kentucky American Water on Facebook, X and Instagram.
 
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. 
 
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram
 
About Kentucky American Water

Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 560,000 people.

 

For more information, visit amwater.com/kyaw/ and join Kentucky American Water on Facebook, X and Instagram.


Media Contacts

Susan Lancho

Senior Manager, External and Government Affairs

859.268.6332

susan.lancho@amwater.com