California American Water Issues Annual Consumer Confidence Reports

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- During the month of June,
California American Water customers will receive a Consumer Confidence Report,
inserted with their monthly water bill. The reports, which are required for
the majority of water systems in the United States by the Environmental
Protection Agency, aim to educate customers about where their water comes from
and what's in it.

"It's our privilege to deliver water that meets or exceeds all state and
federal standards," said California American Water General Manager, Craig
Anthony. "We're also committed to providing the infrastructure replacements
and improvements needed to deliver reliable water service and stay ahead of
new regulations."

Consumer Confidence Reports provide detailed information about each
community's drinking water source, the treatment it requires and the results
of testing and measurements for over 100 compounds and contaminants. The
reports contain data for water provided in the previous calendar year.

California American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
more than 600,000 people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned 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 32
states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting
www.amwater.com.

SOURCE California American Water

Catherine Bowie, Manager External Affairs of California American Water,
+1-831-646-3208, catherine.bowie@amwater.com