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In the spotlight: Preventing frozen pipes and meters

Other topics you might find interesting

• Beneficial Reuse: Learn how we use residuals from the water treatment process for beneficial reuse in community gardens. (2 minute: 12 seconds)
• Expansion Tanks: If you have an expansion tank on your hot water heater, see this for tips on the importance of installing a dual check valve to prevent backflow. (2 minute: 12 seconds)
• Fire Department Grants: Each year, Pennsylvania American Water provides grants to fire departments for equipment, training and other needs. (1 minute: 55 seconds)
• Fix a Leak: Learn how to detect silent toilet leaks. They are the largest water wasters and can often go unnoticed! (3 minute: 36 seconds)
• H2O Help To Others: Learn more about our customer assistance program for low income customers. (3 minutes: 17 seconds)
• Hydrant Flushing: An important part of our annual hydrant and pipeline maintenance program, you'll learn why it's important, how we do it and what you can do to prepare for when we're flushing in your neighborhood. (2 minute: 45 seconds)
• Meter Reading: Ever wonder how your water use is tracked and billed? If so, check out this video. (3 minutes: 4 seconds)
• Pipeline Replacement Program: Each year, Pennsylvania American Water invests millions of dollars in upgrading and replacing aged pipelines. Learn more! (3 minutes: 7 seconds)
• Protect Our Watershed Art Contest: Open to forth, fifth and sixth-grade students, the contest encourages students to utilize their artistic talents to express the importance of protecting our water resources. (3 minutes: 15 seconds)
• Stream of Learning Scholarship Program: Each year, we provide scholarships of up to $2,000 for students living in our service area who are seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry. (2 minutes: 4 seconds)
• Tank Painting: Get a behind the scenes look at a tank painting project and learn why it's important (2 minute: 40 seconds)
• Theft of Service: How you can help prevent theft of water service. It's against the law! (2 minute: 32 seconds)
• Utility Imposters: Protect Yourself: Tips on how to prevent you from being a victim of utility imposters. (1 minute: 28 seconds)
• Water Quality: A Day in the Lab: Take a look at a day in the lab at one of our water treatment facilities. (4 minutes: 2 seconds)
• Water Tips for Athletes: Helpful tips on how to stay hydrated when you're active. (2 minutes: 49 seconds)
• Winter Tips: Helpful tips on how to prevent your pipes or meter from freezing. (2 minute: 33 seconds)
• Wonderful World of Water Camp: Each year, Pennsylvania American Water sponsors camps across the state to teach kids about the value of water -- everything from watershed protection to conservation. (2 minute: 54 seconds)

On TV

• From time to time, our company is provided with opportunities to discuss industry issues on television and radio.
  • PCN CEO Roundtable: See what Pennsylvania American Water's president has to say about infrastructure needs and investment and much more. This program aired March 24, 2011,

• Check out these commercials focused on the importance of conserving water. Sponsored by our parent company, American Water, in partnership with US EPA and the Student Conservation Association. 
  • In "Dishwasher," Rachel Dratch catches Jenny, played by Gretchen Egolf (Martial Law, Journeyman), in her bathrobe just in time to save her from running a dishwasher that isn't full -- but not until after Dratch has scoured the home for other items to add to the washload.
  • Horatio Sanz ambushes a wet Brian, played by Kurt Braunohler (Comedy Central Presents) in "Shower," stopwatch in hand, to let him know that he's at 40 gallons and counting.
  • Finally, in "Toilet," Lakey Peterson drops in on an apartment full of her surfer-dude fans (Max Carpenter, Ben Hollandsworth and Jordan Augustyn) and makes her way to the lavatory to make water-saving adjustments in their tank.
  Pennsylvania American Water is proud to be part of the Power to Save initiative in NE PA. Did you know that it only costs about a penny per gallon for Pennsylvania American Water? Check out our latest Power to Save video below learn more about the value of your water service. To learn more, visit the  Power to Save website.