West Virginia American Water Continues to Monitor Water Quality on Feb 17; No Drinking Water Advisories in Effect
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Feb. 17, 2023) – West Virginia American Water continues to monitor water quality for its Cabell and Wayne County customers following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Water quality testing indicates that all water leaving the Huntington Water Treatment Plant meets state and federal drinking water guidelines as established by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health (BPH) and the U.S. EPA.
“Based on the information we have, there are no drinking water advisories being issued at this time,” said Dr. Matthew Christiansen, State Health Officer and Commissioner of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health.
West Virginia American Water continues to monitor water quality on the Ohio River and as of the latest sample results, chemicals from the spill are non-detect based on ORSANCO’s testing methodology at the company’s Ohio River intake. River conditions following excessive rainfall over the last 24 hours have rendered the temporary intake on the Guyandotte River inoperable. Enhanced treatment and further contingency plans are in place to continue water use from the Ohio River.
In cooperation with the BPH and ORSANCO, the company will continue to monitor quality and, should the need arise to issue a drinking water advisory, customers will be notified.
About West Virginia American Water:
West Virginia 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 services to approximately 587,000 people.
About American Water:
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 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.
For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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West Virginia 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 services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com.Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Feb. 17, 2023) – West Virginia American Water continues to monitor water quality for its Cabell and Wayne County customers following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Water quality testing indicates that all water leaving the Huntington Water Treatment Plant meets state and federal drinking water guidelines as established by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health (BPH) and the U.S. EPA.
“Based on the information we have, there are no drinking water advisories being issued at this time,” said Dr. Matthew Christiansen, State Health Officer and Commissioner of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health.
West Virginia American Water continues to monitor water quality on the Ohio River and as of the latest sample results, chemicals from the spill are non-detect based on ORSANCO’s testing methodology at the company’s Ohio River intake. River conditions following excessive rainfall over the last 24 hours have rendered the temporary intake on the Guyandotte River inoperable. Enhanced treatment and further contingency plans are in place to continue water use from the Ohio River.
In cooperation with the BPH and ORSANCO, the company will continue to monitor quality and, should the need arise to issue a drinking water advisory, customers will be notified.
About West Virginia American Water:
West Virginia 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 services to approximately 587,000 people.
About American Water:
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 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.
For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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West Virginia 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 services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com.Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.