Aquarion Connecticut Community/Environment Environmental Stewardship - Earth Day 2006:

Aquarion Water Company employees continue to exemplify excellence in community service and environmental appreciation in the 53 New England area cities and towns that our water utilities serve. By encouraging employees to participate in volunteer events throughout our service areas, Aquarion demonstrates a commitment to the continual improvement of our communities. As they have for the past 14 years, Aquarion Water Company employees participated in multiple Earth Day 2006 activities.

Aquarion employees in Mystic celebrated Earth Day by pruning plants, removing weeds, and topping off mulch at the Mystic Middle School Water Conservation Garden and by participating in the Pequotsepos Denison Nature Center Earth Day Celebration.

In Stamford, employee volunteers assisted with the construction of a universal accessible trail at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. The Wheels in the Woods Foundation provided a $100,000 grant for the project. An additional group of employees cleared brush from an area that will serve as a future bison

pen. "With many thanks for all of your great work with us, we are deeply grateful," said Melissa Mulrooney, Executive Director of the Center. In Norfolk, about 13 employee volunteers built a new Amphitheater/Council Camp Fire Ring and cleared areas for campsites at the Frederick Sprague Barbour Scout

Reservation. Additionally, Aquarion purchased and installed a frost-free fire hydrant needed to restore the reservation. In past years, Connecticut projects included:

• Trail development for physically challenged persons in Fairfield & Westport
• Renovation of a historic park
• Downtown area beautification and landscaping
• Beach improvements and zoo enhancements

Housatonic Valley Association River Clean-Up:
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut and its employees for several years have joined other companies and environmental organizations in the annual clean-up of the Housatonic River. This project helps to protect the environment and allows Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut to demonstrate its stewardship of our natural resources.

Save the Sound:
Through financial support and employee volunteerism, Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut has partnered with Save the Sound, Inc., to clean up, improve the quality of and protect Long Island Sound. Money raised on behalf of the organization also has supported environmental education and stewardship programs for children and adults throughout the Fairfield County area. We have helped the organization raise more than $330,000 since 1992 and more than double its membership.

Environmental and Community Awards:
Over the last several years, Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut have garnered a number of awards — many in recognition for environmental stewardship and compliance. They are:

Environmental and Community Awards Awards Received by Aquarion and Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut in Recognition of Community Service and Environmental Stewardship
2005	New England Water Works Association Consumer Confidence Report Award Third-Place Honors for Water Quality Report Excellence for Large Systems Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award Completion of Phase Three of Self-Assessment procedures for Safe Water United Way Exceptional Achievement Award Community Support Campaign Governor's Prevention Partnership Mentoring 2005 Corporate Honor Roll For outstanding commitment to mentoring in Connecticut
2004	Bridgeport Hospital & Healthcare Services, Inc. Partner in Philanthropy Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award Continual Water System Improvement National Association of Water Companies Management Innovation Award Customer Services Initiative United Way Exceptional Achievement Award Community Support Campaign YMCA Chairman's Roundtable Award YMCA Program Support Summer Energy Savers Award Electricity Savings Southern Regional Sickle Cell Association 13th Annual Sickle Cell Walkathon Award
2003	The Governor's Prevention Parntership Awards, Founders Circle and Corporate Honor Roll - For outstanding contribution to Mentoring in Connecticut The Governor's Prevention Partnership - Outstanding Partnership Award - Bridgeport School Business Partner Girls Scout of Housatonic Council, Community Service Award - In Appreciation For Continued Support to the Council Housatonic Community College - 35th annual Gals Support Sponsor Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Innovation Prize (3 Silver Awards) - New Main Disinfection Process; DENA/WENS; SoundWaters Water Conservation Exhibit
2002	2002 United Way of Eastern Fairfield County Sponsorship of Employee Campaign Manager Luncheon Proclamation from the Governor of the State of CT Black History Program Education The Housatonic Community College Foundation Contribution in support of the Pillar of the Community Award United Way of Eastern Fairfield County Motivational & Incentive Program Award The Governor’s Prevention Partnershhip Award For outstanding contribution to mentoring in Connecticut
2001	The Audio Visual Clarion Image Building Award Connecticut Innovation Prize - Gold To Honor BHC’s Innovation in Water Disinfection Trumbull Business/Education Initiative Program, 2000-2001 Recognition of Sponsorship and Support of Far-reaching School Plan Bridgeport Parent Leadership Training Institute Award Recognition of Sponsorship and Support of Parental Growth Program Earth Day Awards Recognition for the Beautification of the Frank DeLuca Hall of Fame Field Southern Regional Sickle Cell Associations – Certificate of Appreciation Outstanding Service to the Sickle Cell Cause and the Success of the 10th Annual Walk-A-Thon St. Vincent Medical Center Swim Across the Sound Recognition of Sponsorship and Support
2000	Clean Sound Corporate Award Environmental Stewardship and support of clean water organizations Earth Angel Award Trumbull Land Trust to BHC for donation of 27 acres of land to Town of Trumbull and Trumbull Land Trust, Inc. Swim Across the Sound Recognition of BHC’s support of St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation Parent Leadership Training Institute Award Recognition of Sponsorship and Support of Parental Growth Program United Way Bronze Award For providing outstanding service to the community
1999	The Housatonic Valley Association Source to Sound Cleanup Award Environmental stewardship and support of clean water organizations The Combined Health Appeal Wellness Award Support for employee health and wellness Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut Corporate Sponsorship Award Support for youth education and business development skill programs United Way Diamond Award Support of non-profit organizations’ efforts to support area groups
1998	The 1998 DEP “GreenCircle” Award Recognition of positive contributions to Connecticut’s environment BRBC Women’s Leadership Council Insight Award Recognition of organizations’outstanding achievements in the inclusion of Women in leadership positions Bridgeport Regional Business Council Leadership Great Bridgeport —1998 Corporate Volunteerism Award New York Association of Consulting Engineers, Inc. Diamond Award — William S. Warner Water Treatment Plant To Honor Design and Structure of Water Treatment Plant Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Environmental Policies Council Environmental Success Award of Commendation Recognition of environmental compliance, natural resources management, community and environmental involvement
1997	Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership’s Small Organization Quality Award Recognition of Operational and Business Excellence New Haven Business Magazine Corporate Citizen of the Year Award Recognition of the Company’s Environmental, Educational and Community Activities
1996	Connecticut Citizens Advisory Council to Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Milan J. Bull Memorial Conservation Award Recognition of Overall Environmental Protection and Conservation Magna Award for Excellence in Education Recognition of the Company’s mentoring partnership with the Bridgeport Board of Education
1995	Engineering Excellence Competition Easton Lake Water Treatment Plant To Honor Design and Structure of Water Treatment Plant Home Builder’s Association of Connecticut Design Award For Most Environmentally Sensitive Land Plans
1993	Rotary Club of Bridgeport Outstanding Business Community Service Award Recognition of Community Service
1991	Governor’s Environment/2000 Recognition Award Environmental Stewardship Honor