Pennsylvania American Water Honors Local Operations Team with Extra Mile Award

Pennsylvania American Water recognized four employees of its Yardley water system with the company’s “Extra Mile Award” for July. The monthly recognition program rewards outstanding employees who demonstrate great customer service and exhibit the kind of behavior that encourages others to follow their lead.

The July award honors four Yardley Field Operations employees whose efforts to support a new technology program, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), have helped teach fellow employees across Pennsylvania how to implement the program quickly and effectively. The CMMS technology enables the company to better manage its maintenance and parts needs for water mains, hydrants, valves and related equipment.

The four winners of the company’s Extra Mile Award are:

• Richard Stewart lives in Fairless Hills, PA, and is a 22-year employee of Pennsylvania American Water.
• Russell “Chick” Dodaro, a resident of Bensalem, PA, is a 21-year employee.
• Richard Pierone lives in Palmyra, NJ, and is a four-year employee.
• Matthew Cariola is a resident of Trevose, PA, and is a five-year employee.

“Our Extra Mile program is an opportunity to spotlight employees like Richard, Chick, Richard and Matthew, who are leading the way in adapting to new technologies, so that we can operate more efficiently and better serve our customers,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Kathy L Pape.

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.2 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded 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 an estimated 15 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.