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American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) generates a steady flow of news tied to its role as the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations, the company and its subsidiaries frequently announce infrastructure projects, regulatory decisions, acquisitions and customer-focused initiatives that affect millions of people.
On this page, readers can follow updates from state-level subsidiaries such as Kentucky American Water, Missouri American Water, West Virginia American Water, Pennsylvania American Water, California American Water and Illinois American Water. Recent releases highlight topics like new water rates approved by state commissions, voluntary conservation requests during drought conditions, and major upgrades to treatment plants designed to enhance service reliability, water quality and operational efficiency.
Investors and customers can also track news on system acquisitions, where subsidiaries assume ownership of municipal or private water and wastewater systems and outline multi-year investment plans to meet regulatory, safety and security standards. Other recurring themes include announcements about bill payment options, customer assistance programs, and conservation tips aimed at helping households manage usage and costs.
Corporate-level news for AWK covers sustainability recognition, such as inclusion on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list, capital markets activity, and material events disclosed in 8-K filings, including rate case developments and merger agreements. For anyone following AWK stock or monitoring developments in regulated water and wastewater utilities, this news feed offers a centralized view of operational, regulatory and corporate milestones across American Water’s footprint.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) will temporarily switch disinfectants from chloramine to free chlorine at the Swimming River plant in Colts Neck and Jumping Brook plant in Neptune.
The change runs the week of Feb. 16, 2026 through mid-April 2026 and may cause a temporary chlorine taste or smell for customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties; water quality monitoring will continue to meet or surpass federal and state standards.
Iowa American Water (NYSE:AWK) on Jan 29, 2026 explains why tap water may appear cloudy or milky: dissolved air (oxygen) trapped in cold water releases as tiny bubbles when pressure is reduced at the faucet. The company says this is not a health concern and that water meets applicable regulatory standards.
Customers are advised to hold a glass to light to watch bubbles clear and to call (866) 641-2108 if cloudiness persists.
Indiana American Water (NYSE:AWK) commissioned Indiana's first public-water PFAS treatment system at its Charlestown plant, with the nearly $6 million granular activated carbon upgrade going online in December 2025 and a ribbon-cutting on Jan 29, 2026.
The Charlestown facility serves about 3,000 customers (~8,000 residents); the project was financed via Indiana's State Revolving Fund loan program and builds on the plant commissioned in 2022.
Iowa American Water (NYSE:AWK) named Ben Keith Director, Business Development and Government Affairs, effective January 20, 2026. He will lead legislative priorities, public policy engagement, stakeholder outreach, and business development strategy and origination for Iowa American Water.
Keith joins from MidAmerican Energy, where he served as Vice President, Electric Transmission since 2009; he holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) urges customers to prepare for sub-zero temperatures and offers practical steps to avoid frozen pipes and costly repairs. Key advice includes locating and testing your main shut-off valve, insulating exposed pipes, draining irrigation systems, and safe thawing methods if pipes freeze.
The company reminds customers that internal plumbing is the homeowner's responsibility and provides online resources and printable tags for emergency valve identification.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) will temporarily switch disinfectants from chloramine to free chlorine at the Raritan-Millstone (Bridgewater) and Canal Road (Somerset) treatment plants to perform annual maintenance.
The change runs the week of Feb. 9, 2026 through end of April 2026; some customers may notice a temporary chlorine taste or smell.
Illinois American Water (NYSE:AWK) filed a rate request with the Illinois Commerce Commission on Jan 27, 2026 to support approximately $577 million of water and wastewater investments from January 2026 through December 2027. The proposal funds replacement of 42 miles of pipeline, upgrades to tanks, wells, pumps, hydrants, meters, wastewater plants, lead service line replacement and PFAS-related treatment improvements. If approved, typical residential water customers using 3,500 gallons would pay about $14/month more and typical sanitary wastewater customers would pay about $28/month more, with new rates proposed to take effect in January 2027.
The filing includes a discounted allowance for the first 2,000 gallons to improve affordability and notes customer-assistance programs for income-eligible households.
California American Water (NYSE: AWK) is investing $4.7 million to install the Contempo groundwater production well in the Suburban-Rosemont system in Sacramento.
The project adds a new well and pump plus essential equipment to support reliable water supply as older wells are retired. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027. Company leaders said the investment aims to enhance resiliency, long-term system demand capacity, and the delivery of safe, clean water for families and businesses in Suburban-Rosemont.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) is preparing for a forecasted snowstorm and freezing mix the weekend of Jan. 23, 2026. Operations teams have tested and fueled generators and vehicles, secured additional treatment chemicals, prepared wastewater plants for higher flows, and updated staffing plans to reduce service impacts. Customers are urged to update contact info in MyWater, locate main shut-off valves, protect pipes and meters, gather emergency supplies, and follow safety guidance before, during, and after the storm. The company advises reporting leaks or outages at emergency.amwater.com and checking its alerts page and Customer Advisory Map for local service information.
Iowa American Water (NYSE:AWK) on Jan. 22, 2026 urged customers to prepare plumbing and water meters for forecasted subzero temperatures and provided step-by-step cold-weather protection tips. Key actions include locating and testing the main shut-off valve, insulating exposed pipes, eliminating drafts, letting faucets trickle during extreme cold, and safe thawing procedures. The company also notes it is identifying and planning future replacement of lead or galvanized service lines and links to detailed guidance and resources.
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