Davenport, Iowa. (Feb. 23, 2010) - Iowa American Water is reminding residents to clear snow from fire hydrants. This winter's snow accumulation combined with the after-effects of plowing roads and parking lots have left many fire hydrants partially or completely buried in snow.
By keeping fire hydrants clear of snow, the public can help firefighters easily locate the fire hydrants in the event of an emergency and allow them to access water quickly, preserving valuable time to potentially save lives and structures. Iowa American Water annually inspects and maintains over 7,200 hydrants in Bettendorf, Davenport, Clinton, LeClaire, Panorama Park and Riverdale.

If you have a fire hydrant on or near your property, please take a few minutes to clear away the snow so it is visible in the event of an emergency. Remember, quick access to fire hydrants benefits everyone.

Iowa American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 200,000 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.
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