Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. Tennessee American Water serves a portion of our radio listening area and is proud to join the water industry in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark law that has safeguarded public health by protecting drinking water quality since its passage on December 16, 1974.
“We’re proud to celebrate and recognize the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act,” said vice president of operations for Tennessee American Water Grady Stout. “The SDWA underlines the importance of water quality, a value we share in providing reliable and clean water service to our customers.”
Tennessee American Water recognizes the SDWA’s 50-year impact on water quality and emphasizes the need for continued investment to address emerging water safety and quality challenges. During a 10-year period, 2014 through 2023, the company invested over $230 million to help improve quality and reliability. This investment aligns with the spirit of the Safe Drinking Water Act and its mission to safeguard public health for American Water customers and communities across the nation.
