Water Quality Intern

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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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.

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $18.00 per hour and $28.00per hour. If you are hired at American Water your compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, candidate's program year, discipline, and degree. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

This Water Quality Internship will be dedicated to assisting staff with service line material record research in support of the lead and galvanized service replacement project.

• Implement the day-to-day collection of water quality samples.
• Prepare samples for UPS shipment to laboratory.
• Conduct & monitor lead and copper sampling.
• Assist in report preparation and lead and copper results to customer.
• Assist in day-to-day operation and maintenance of laboratory.

• Enrollment in an Environmental Science, Chemistry or Biology undergraduate degree program from an accredited school.

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