Arizona American Water Wins Top Awards at Arizona Water Conference

PHOENIX, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona American Water employees received several awards at the Arizona Water Association's 83rd Annual Conference and Exhibition in Glendale last week.

"I am extremely proud of our operations team and the complete dedication they give each and everyday in treating both our wastewater and our drinking water," said Troy Day, Vice President of Operations for Arizona American Water. "These individuals make sure that the water we treat is safe and the water we deliver is clean, high quality water."

Among the winners were Operations Supervisor Ygnasio Samarripa, who was recognized as Wastewater Supervisor of the Year. Samarripa works out at the Northwest Valley Water Reclamation Facility.

Maintenance Operator Gilbert Cordova  was named System Mechanic of the Year. Cordova works at the Northwest Valley Water Reclamation Facility.

Operations supervisor John Lulewicz also accepted Letters of Commendation in recognition and appreciation of outstanding safety records in 2009 for Tubac's combined Water distribution and Treatment Operations, Anthem's Water Distribution System, Paradise Valley's Water Distribution System and Water Treatment Facility. Anthem also won an Award of Honor for Wastewater Collection System Operations. Wastewater Operator Scott Flanagan accepted a safety award for the Northwest Valley team.

AZ Water is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1928, with a membership of 3,200 water/wastewater professionals dedicated to preserving and enhancing Arizona's water environment. Although AZ Water is an independent organization, it also serves as the Arizona section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Arizona member association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF).

Arizona American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 350,000 people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned 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 approximately 16 million people in 35 states, as well as Ontario and Manitoba, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com

SOURCE Arizona American Water