American Water Works Co., Inc. : Boil Advisory Lifted for Indiana American Water Customers near Selma

Joe Loughmiller

Office 317-885-2434

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Boil Advisory Lifted for Indiana American Water Customers near Selma

Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for approximately 1,000 customers

Muncie, Ind. (January 18, 2012) - Indiana American Water's Muncie District has lifted the boil water advisory in effect since Monday afternoon for approximately 1,000 customers located on the east side of Muncie near Selma after a 20-inch water main break near Elm and Seymour Streets in Muncie.

Indiana American Water has tested water samples from the system and determined that no further precautionary boiling of water for consumption is necessary. The company apologizes for any inconvenience this boil water advisory may have caused and pledges to keep the water supply safe and customers informed.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) mandates precautionary boil advisories to ensure high-quality water in the event water pressure drops below 20 pounds per square inch (psi) in any part of a distribution system. According to company officials, boil advisories are issued as a precaution with a customer's best interests in mind. It's possible, but unlikely, bacteria could enter the water system when pressure in the line drops below 20 psi.
During the boil water advisory, the water company performs a series of tests to determine if the water meets regulatory drinking water standards.
Indiana American Water serves a total of approximately 28,000 customers, or a population of 74,000 in its Muncie service area.

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BOIL ADVISORY LIFTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,000 CUSTOMERS IN SELMA & MUNCIE About Indiana American Water

Indiana 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 more than 1.2 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 approximately 15 million people in more than 30 states and parts of Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

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