California American Water launches app to address water waste

California American Water has launched a new mobile application that enables registered customers and residents take photos and upload them to report water waste in their locality.

The new app, compatible with Android and i-Phone platforms, allows users to geo tag the water waste related photos taken and upload them directly for the US-based company to probe into the issue of leakage or waste immediately.

California American Water drought manager Evan Jacobs said: "As the drought continues, most of our customers are doing a great job of conserving water.

"This app gives customers the opportunity to report leaks and water waste quickly so that we can find water waste and leaks and address them as soon as possible."

California American Water company claimed that it encourages its customers to not only use the phone app to report water waste but also to gather information about the various water conservation programmes offered in the different districts across the state.

Jacobs added: "Downloading the free app is simple. Just search for ‘CA American Water’ in the store and it will be the first result."

California American Water, which is a subsidiary to the American Water, provides water and wastewater service to around 600,000 people.

Established in 1886 in Voorhees, New Jersey, American Water employs 6,800 peoples and provides regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states of US and Ontario, Canada.

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Image: The app introduced by California American Water enables users to report water waste. Photo: courtesy of Mister GC/freedigitalphotos.