PA American Water Facebook/Twitter Challenge To Support Low-Income Water Program

Pennsylvania American Water announced Thursday it will donate one dollar to the Help to Others (H2O) Program for every new fan or follower on Facebook and Twitter. The special campaign to generate financial support for the company’s low-income assistance program runs from September 1, to October 15.

“This campaign is a great opportunity for stakeholders to start engaging with Pennsylvania American Water through social media, and at the same time, lend their support to low-income families who need help with their water bills,” said Terry Maenza, Pennsylvania American Water director of communications and external affairs. “Twitter and Facebook enable us to connect directly with customers; that’s why we’re urging more people to join us.”

To join, visit the company’s social media sites at www.twitter.com/paamwater and www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniaamwater. You can also view a brief video about this special campaign on YouTube.

Donations will be limited to the first 2,000 people who sign up.

Pennsylvania American Water’s Facebook and Twitter pages provide real-time information, as well as: Water emergency and boil water advisories; Updates on water and wastewater construction projects; Information on customer programs, community events and environmental initiatives; and Conservation and watershed protection tips.

For almost 20 years, Pennsylvania American Water has been assisting low-income customers who qualify through its H2O Program. The program offers qualified recipients grants of up to $500 per year, a 65-percent discount on the monthly service fee, and water-saving devices and education.

In 2010, Pennsylvania American Water provided $327,000 in assistance grants to help customers pay their water bill. Grants are funded through a corporate match, customer contributions, employee donations and other fundraising activities. In 2010, Pennsylvania American Water increased its corporate match to $250,000 per year.

For more information, or to see if you qualify, please contact Pennsylvania American Water’s program administrator, Dollar Energy Fund, toll free at 1-888-282-6816.

In 2011, American Water is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a yearlong campaign to promote water efficiency and the importance of protecting water from source to tap.