New York American Water Donates $1,000 to Wantagh Fire Department

MERRICK, N.Y. (May 2, 2014) – New York American Water recently presented a $1,000 grant to the Wantagh Fire Department towards the use of purchasing emergency equipment. 

“We truly appreciate the dedication and commitment from all of the Wantagh volunteer firefighters who protect our lives every single day,” said Brian Bruce, New York American Water Vice President of Operations.  “It is our honor to provide our heroes with a contribution as we strive to give them – and our residents –the best possible service and value every day.”

The American Water Charitable Foundation offers funding for various community and nonprofit organizations in the water provider’s service areas.  New York American Water has donated thousands of dollars through the Foundation to various Nassau County emergency services programs in the last seven months alone.

The Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2010 with a founding contribution from American.  No customer funds are part of the American Water Charitable Foundation endowment.

Photo: New York American Water Vice President of Operations Brian Bruce (far left) presents a $1,000 grant to Wantagh Fire Department Chief Jason Jackowitz and Wantagh Fire Department firefighters at the department’s headquarters.  The donation is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation program.

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New York American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to more than 370,000 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 approximately 6,600 dedicated professionals 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 can be found at www.amwater.com.