California American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–California American Water is highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025.
“At California American Water, our teams and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers,” said Kevin Tilden, President, California American Water. “National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep roads and workers safe. When you slow down and stay alert in work zones, you’re helping protect lives, including your own.”
California American Water invests more $160 million into its infrastructure annually. Whether it’s water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades or routine maintenance and cleaning, California American Water’s top priority is keeping crews and motorists safe.
California American Water provides these simple rules when driving through work zones:
- Stay alert: Pay attention to flaggers, workers, and equipment, and be prepared for sudden stops.
- Slow down: Follow all posted speed limits and adjust for traffic flows and weather conditions.
- Give yourself some space: Leave at least a minimum of three seconds of braking room between other vehicles.
To learn more about California American Water’s commitment to safety, visit https://www.amwater.com/caaw/About-Us/Workplace-Safety.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About California American Water
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 700,000 people.
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