About American Water
American Water, a part of RWE's water division, serves 20 million
customers in 27 states, four Canadian provinces , Puerto Rico and South
America.

Gardeners who like to spend time in the garden can design a xeriscape to be as labor intensive as a highly maintained traditional garden, but use much less water .

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If New Jersey American Water customers have any more questions they can
call our Customer Call Center at 1-800-652-6987.

Conservationist Offers Everyday Tips for Being Green

-- Compost yard or food waste.

By using plants that are well adapted, mulches that suppress weeds and conserve water, and drip irrigation to make the most use of water, these landscapes can have color and fragrance with only monthly or seasonal gardening chores.

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-- Help your school, workplace and community establish recycling programs
and cleanup events.

-- Conserve energy around your home, school and office by using energy-
efficient lights and appliances.

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Landscaping helps
stabilize the soil and minimize erosion.

Many people appreciate beautiful landscapes , but have limited time to spend tending a garden.

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More than 8,000 employees provide water, wastewater and other
related services.
"By doing so, we can help create a legacy of environmental responsibility for
generations to come.

The concept of xeriscape was developed in Denver, Colorado, in response to water shortages.

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"Because of New Jersey American Water's investment in water supply,
treatment and transmission, we continue to meet our customers' demand need but
we recognize that our water resources are not limitless and withdrawal of
water from our ground and surface sources has specific limitations. "We must
take actions now to prevent an unnecessary strain on our system during this
hot, dry spell.

-- When you're shopping, look for items with the recycle symbol on them .ABenvironment.

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-- Conserve water by not leaving the faucet running when doing things
like brushing your teeth or shaving."
To celebrate Earth Day, Anheuser-Busch and its more than 70 facilities
nationwide are teaming up with Keep America Beautiful affiliates to host a
company -wide Green Week April 18-22.

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New Jersey American Water Supports the DEP and Continues to Ask Customers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to Be Water Smart and Voluntarily Reduce Lawn Watering

More
information is available at http://www.

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Campbell urged residents and
visitors of New Jersey to practice wise water use due to the continued hot and
dry weather conditions.

-- Don't litter and pick up litter whenever you see it.
Anheuser-Busch is the world's largest recycler of aluminum beverage
containers and operates the SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove
adventure parks.

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We serve
over two million people in 176 communities throughout the state.

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Fortunately, there are a number of simple, everyday things you can do
to help improve your own small part of the environment.
Ginny Busch, conservation ambassador for Anheuser-Busch, recommends the
following tips to help individuals do their part to protect the environment. Compost can improve soil quality and
texture and can be used as mulch.

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This call for a reduction in lawn watering can also be supported by
residents by taking other water smart measures such as the ones listed below:

- Water your lawn when it's coolest, between 6 + 10 AM and limit lawn
watering to 20 minutes, twice per week through the fall
- Install and utilize sprinkler timers and rain gauges
- Avoid watering on windy days
- Use mulch to slow evaporation
- Fix leaky faucets and pipes in the home
- Turn off faucets when not in use
- Run washing machines and dishwashers only when full

New Jersey American Water thanks its customers for their cooperation and
for being water smart.

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By urging residents to further reduce lawn watering now, we
can better manage our supplies and avoid mandatory use restrictions," added
Lynch. LOUIS, As Earth Day nears, it's time once
again to reflect on the impact we as a society and as individuals have on
Earth's resources , and to commit to leading more environmentally conscious
lives.

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If not, take your
recyclables to the nearest recycling center.


"We all need to take responsibility for preserving, protecting and
improving the environment-not just on Earth Day, but every day," said Busch. In addition , Anheuser-Busch supports a variety of community-
level and national environmental organizations, such as the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation, Keep America Beautiful and the World Wildlife Fund.

Like traditional landscapes, a xeriscape may be designed to minimize labor or to require frequent care.

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That symbol indicates that the materials used in the packaging can be
recycled .com .

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RWE's water division is the third largest water and
wastewater services company in the world . Always set a good
example for others by disposing of litter properly.

'Xeros' is a Greek word that means 'dry.

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J. New Jersey American Water has taken proactive steps
since the spring to ask its customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties to use
water wisely and to water their lawns on an odd/even basis depending upon
their address. As a
purveyor we are responsible to promote prudent water usage practices to our
customers," said Walter Lynch, New Jersey American Water President.

-- Landscape your yard with trees and shrubs.

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LAWRENCEVILLE, N., This week, the Department of
Environmental Protection Commissioner Bradley M.

About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water is the state's largest water utility.

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It does not refer to a dry, barren landscape, nor is a xeriscape a 'no maintenance' landscape.

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' Xeriscape refers to a landscape that uses little supplemental water.

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-- Recycle aluminum, glass and paper. As part of the event, employees will
participate in a number of activities, including a tree planting exercise,
walk and litter cleanup.

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If your town, city or county has a
curbside recycling program, participate.

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