New Jersey American Water:

 

WHAT:

New Jersey American Water, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and the Cramer Hill Community Development Corp. (CHCDC) in Camden will announce the construction of "Nueva Vida III," 12 single family homes that will be the first urban development of its kind in the nation to be labeled an EPA WaterSense community.

 
New Jersey American Water will donate $750,000 to Nueva Vida, a portion of which will be used to install WaterSense plumbing fixtures, washers and dryers, and smart water meters designed to help home owners conserve water, monitor water usage and save money on water bills. Construction of the homes will begin this spring and be complete by the end of the year.
 

WHO:

 David Baker, president of New Jersey American Water; Melissa Orsen, chief of staff, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; Dana Redd, mayor of the city of Camden; Nicholas Asselta, commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities; Manny Delgado, executive director, Cramer Hill Community Development Corp.
 

WHEN:

 Tuesday, January 31, 2012
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
 

WHERE:

 Camden City Hall
City Council Chamber
520 Market St.
Camden, NJ
 

WHY:

 Through the DCA Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Program, New Jersey American Water is working with neighborhood organizations and municipalities to invest in the communities where the company provides water service. Nueva Vida will be an example to consumers of the benefits of using water wisely to conserve an essential natural resource and save money on water bills.

New Jersey 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 2.5 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, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

New Jersey American Water
Richard G. Barnes, 856-782-2371
richard.barnes@amwater.com