Pennsylvania American Water Asks Customers in 17 Counties to Reduce Nonessential Water Use During Drought Watch Declaration

Core Viewpoint - Pennsylvania American Water is urging customers to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use by 10-15% due to an expanded drought watch declaration by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) [1][2]. Group 1: Drought Watch Declaration - The DEP expanded its drought watch declaration to 37 counties, with 17 of those counties served by Pennsylvania American Water [2][3]. - A drought watch is the first and least severe level in Pennsylvania's three drought classifications, based on public water supply levels and indicators such as precipitation and groundwater levels [3]. Group 2: Water Conservation Efforts - Pennsylvania American Water provides various resources for water conservation, including an online Water Use Calculator and tips shared through email campaigns and social media [4]. - The company encourages practices such as running dishwashers and washing machines only when full, checking for leaks, and using water-saving fixtures [7]. Group 3: Company Overview - Pennsylvania American Water is the largest regulated water utility in the state, serving approximately 2.4 million people with a workforce of 1,200 employees [8]. - The parent company, American Water, is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., providing services to over 14 million people across 14 states [5].