Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ)

Congressman Bill Pascrell Introduces the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act

The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) applauds Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J.) for introducing the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (SWIIA), H.R. 537.

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Economic Stimulus Legislation Moves in Congress

Congress is quickly moving on economic stimulus legislation. The goal of the Obama administration and Congress is to wrap up work by the middle of February, an aggressive goal for the estimated $825 billion package.

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New Jersey American Water Meets Young Engineers at Future Cities Competition

Engineers from New Jersey American Water (NJAW) shared their expertise with seventh- and eighth-grade aspiring engineers from across the state at the National Engineering Week Future Cities Competition, held on Saturday, January 17, on the Busch Campus at Rutgers University.

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Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control Approves Infrastructure Charge

The Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) has authorized Aquarion Water Company to implement a water infrastructure and conservation adjustment (WICA) mechanism. Application of Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut for a Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment, Docket No. 08-06-21W101 (2008).

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American Water and City of Phoenix Earns Public Private Partnership Award from U.S. Conference of Mayors

American Water Works Company, Inc., announced that the Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant, operated by American Water and owned by the city of Phoenix, earned the 2009 Excellence in Public/Private Partnership Outstanding Achievement Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

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