ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 1.75 cents ($0.0175) per share, payable on or about February 20, 2013 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 11, 2013.

About Mueller Water Products, Inc.

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water. Our broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure™. The piping component systems produced by Anvil help build connections that last in commercial, industrial, mechanical, fire protection and oil & gas applications. Visit us at www.muellerwaterproducts.com.

CONTACT: Investor Contact:
         Martie Edmunds Zakas
         Sr. Vice President - Strategy,
          Corporate Development & Communications
         770-206-4237
         mzakas@muellerwp.com
         
         Media Contact: 
         John Pensec
         Sr. Director - Corporate Communications &
          Public Affairs
         770-206-4240
         jpensec@muellerwp.com