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California American Water Provides Customers with Leak-Saving Tips During Fix a Leak Week 2026

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AWK The article discusses California American Water's initiative to help customers fix leaks during Fix a Leak Week. While it highlights the company's commitment to infrastructure investment and customer education, the core focus is on leak prevention tips rather than direct financial performance or growth prospects of American Water (AWK).

California American Water Provides Customers with Leak-Saving Tips During Fix a Leak Week 2026 SAN DIEGO, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water is recognizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fix a Leak Week 2026 by sharing simple, practical tips customers can use to locate and address common household leaks that wastewater, drive up bills, and strain home plumbing. that wastewater, drive up bills, and strain home plumbing.

"Finding and fixing leaks can help customers protect their water, homes, businesses and monthly bills," said Garry Hofer, Vice President of Operations for California American Water. "At the same time, California American Water is investing $200 million over the next three years to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure across our service footprint, including replacing aging pipes."

Household leaks are more common than many people realize. According to the EPA, leaks affect about one in 10 homes and can waste more than 90 gallons of water each day.

Here are a few places where leaks are often found:

Learn more by downloading California American Water's leak-detection kit and checking out the company's Fix a Leak Week blog post. Customers can also review water use for unexpected spikes and manage accounts through MyWater, California American Water's online customer portal.

Additional tips on water conservation and the value of water are available through the company's Water Learning Center.

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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 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) with approximately 300 dedicated employees, provides safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 720,000 people.

SOURCE American Water