Tennessee American Water Awards Environmental Grant To Hamilton County Coalition

Funds Support Drug Take Back

  • Thursday, June 30, 2016
Tennessee American Water President Valoria Armstrong presents a check to the Hamilton County Coalition through the utility’s environmental grant program.  The money is used for Drug Take Back programs and drug prevention education.
Tennessee American Water President Valoria Armstrong presents a check to the Hamilton County Coalition through the utility’s environmental grant program. The money is used for Drug Take Back programs and drug prevention education.

Tennessee American Water awarded a $2,500 environmental grant to the Hamilton County Coalition for their Drug Take Back program.   

Valoria Armstrong, president of Tennessee American Water, presented the check at an event with the HCC’s summer youth program, YES - the Youth Empowerment Society. The Hamilton County Coalition trains teens 15-18 years old in drug and alcohol prevention and prescription disposal.  

“Drug Take Back is a good way to educate consumers on the proper way of disposing of medications.” said Ms. Armstrong. “Not only does this keep drugs out of waterways, but it also keeps drugs from being used misused which can lead to accidental overdose.” 

Tennessee American Water hosted YES at the water plant on Thursday.  The student leaders toured the water plant, learning about the water treatment and delivery process as well as careers in the water industry.   

“We appreciate Tennessee American Water having the environmental grant program," said Camilla Bibbs, executive director of the HCC.  "This funding helps us educate the public on the importance of proper disposal of medication.  This reduces the chance of teenage experimentation.” 

Tennessee American Water supports local organizations which address a watershed or source water protection need.  The company has awarded over $40,000 since 2012 through its environmental grant program.  The environmental initiatives focus on innovative, community-based and sustainable projects. 


Students Jared Bryson and Mike Greer with the Youth Empowerment Society of the Hamilton County Coalition use a colorimeter to measure the chlorine level during their visit at Tennessee American Water.
Students Jared Bryson and Mike Greer with the Youth Empowerment Society of the Hamilton County Coalition use a colorimeter to measure the chlorine level during their visit at Tennessee American Water.
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