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Arizona American Water helping others 'Dress for Success'

Dress for Success is an annual campaign that brings companies together with nonprofits throughout North America to provide low-income job seekers with interview-appropriate and work-appropriate clothing.

"This year's 'Dress for Success' is more important than ever given the state of our economy, which has created an ultra-competitive job seeking environment," said Arizona American Water President Paul Townsley. "We want to enable those who are hard-working, and just need a little help acquiring some professional attire. I'm proud that our employees have decided to chip in and provide what we can to help those who are less fortunate."

During the drive, Arizona American Water will be collecting new or nearly new women's and men's suits, blouses and shirts, shoes and accessories including handbags and jewelry. The Dress for Success campaign is a good example of a community service project supporting American Water's AmerICANs in Action Month campaign.

Arizona American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 350,000 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 more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

In 2011, American Water is celebrating its 125^th anniversary with a yearlong campaign to promote water efficiency and the importance of protecting water from source to tap. To learn more, visit www.amwater125.com.

Arizona American Water
Joni McGlothlin, 623-445-2456
Mobile: 623-238-0671
joni.mcglothlin@amwater.com