High school students invited to submit papers to the Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium at the University of Missouri, St. Louis by February 10, 2010. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth year, Missouri American Water is inviting high school students to submit their research papers on water quality and watershed protection topics to the Junior Science Engineering and Humanities Symposium (JSEHS). The Missouri American Water High School Water Quality Research award is open to all Missouri high school students. The top paper, as judged by Missouri American's Water staff, will be recognized with a plaque, a $500 award for the student and a $500 award for the sponsoring teacher. Students may also apply for a grant, up to $100, to fund materials and supplies needed to conduct their research. "Past award winners have examined important water quality challenges for our state," said Cindy Hebenstreit, Missouri American Water director of water quality and environmental management. "Their work holds real promise for the future of Missouri's water resources." Students should prepare and submit their research papers according to the JSEHS guidelines and schedule. The JSEHS information is available on the Missouri American Water website at http://www.missouriamwater.com/. Missouri American Water Missouri American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than a million and a half people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting http://www.amwater.com/. DATASOURCE: MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER CONTACT: Ann Dettmer, Communications Manager of Missouri American Water, +1-314-996-2356, cell, +1-314-623-3822 Web Site: http://www.missouriamwater.com/ http://www.amwater.com/

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