 "A large part of our environmental efforts focus on education to our
customers and their families so we can help ensure water for future
generations," said Karla Olson Teasley, president of Illinois
American Water. "When customers understand the value of their water
service, they are more likely to help us protect this precious
resource."
Through the contest, students are asked to describe what water
service means to them. They are encouraged to consider the complex
system needed to deliver water to the tap, while the typical
customer pays just pennies per gallon for this essential service.
Teachers within Illinois American Water's service area can
participate by accessing instructions and materials online at
http://www.amwater.com/ilaw/
learning-center/value-of-water.html. A flier is available there
for distribution to students. An example of typography art is
represented on the contest fleer.
The winning submissions will be included in a large typography
art display. The final artwork may also be featured in a future bill
insert sent to customers in the company's service area. The winning
student's classroom will also be awarded a gift certificate to be
used for a classroom celebration of the winning submission.
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 All completed entries should be sent by April 18 to External
Affairs Manager Karen Cotton at 7500 N. Harker Drive, Peoria, IL
61615. By submitting an entry, the student, teacher and school are
agreeing to have the submission, including identification
information like name and school, used in Illinois American Water
materials. Questions can be directed to
karen.cotton@amwater.com.
[Text from file received from
Illinois American Water]
Illinois American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water
(NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the
state, providing water or wastewater services to more than 1.2
million people. American Water also operates a customer service
center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in
Belleville.
Founded in 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest
publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With
headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately
6,600 who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related
services to an estimated 14 million people in more than 40 states
and parts of Canada. More information is available at
www.amwater.com.
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