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American Water Works Company Inc (AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water utility since 1886, provides essential water services through regulated operations and military contracts. This page aggregates official news and regulatory developments impacting this infrastructure leader.
Investors and stakeholders will find timely updates on earnings announcements, rate case decisions, and infrastructure investments. Our curated feed includes press releases about service expansions, environmental compliance milestones, and operational updates from AWK's 16-state footprint.
Key content focuses on regulatory filings with state commissions, capital improvement plans, and water quality initiatives. Track developments in AWK's military housing contracts and technological advancements in leak detection systems.
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Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) filed a rate request on November 14, 2025 asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to approve new rates to support $1.2 billion of water and wastewater investments through mid‑2027. The investments include replacing 117 miles of aging water main, continuing lead service line removal, addressing PFAS, and replacing 32 miles of sewer main.
The company says a typical residential water customer would see an increase of about $14/month, sanitary wastewater customers about $10/month, and combined systems about $20/month, if approved. The filing also proposes a Deduct Adjustment to lower summer wastewater charges and a Renter Assistance Pilot Program for low‑income renters in Scranton and Butler. All changes require PUC approval; proposed rates would take effect in August 2026 if approved.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) awarded $131,500 in grants to 203 fire and rescue organizations across 32 counties through its 2025 Firefighting Support Grant Program.
Since 2009 the company has contributed more than $1 million to local fire departments to fund protective gear, communications, firefighting tools, water handling equipment, training and related materials. The 2025 total of $131,500 rises from $125,000 in 2024 and $85,000 in 2023, reflecting a multi-year increase in community support.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) executives spoke at the 2025 NARUC Annual Meeting & Education Conference in Seattle, held November 9–12, 2025. Company leaders participated on panels covering affordability, demand planning, and supplier diversity, with John Griffith, Cheryl Norton, and Rebecca Losli representing the company.
The sessions addressed line extension policies, strategies for managing growing electricity demand, and building inclusive supplier partnerships. American Water highlighted its regulated operations across 14 states and emphasized infrastructure, water quality, and workforce development priorities.
Iowa American Water (AWK) completed acquisition of the City of Low Moor’s water and wastewater systems on November 10, 2025, adding approximately 126 water and 128 wastewater customer connections to its Clinton service area and receiving approval from the Iowa Utilities Commission.
The company plans to invest more than $1 million over five years to upgrade meters, wastewater systems, safety/security, and to construct a water main extension from the Clinton District to Low Moor to improve water quality, reliability and operational efficiency. New customers will receive onboarding information, access to MyWater customer services, and an Open House is planned for November 25, 2025.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) named Sarah E. Leeper President of California American Water and Hawaii American Water, effective November 5, 2025. Leeper succeeds Kevin Tilden, who is leaving the company effective December 31, 2025. Leeper joined American Water in 2011, has over 20 years of water industry and business operations experience, served as Vice President and Managing General Counsel, and has been a board member for both businesses since 2018.
Her background includes regulatory and legal leadership on drought response, ratemaking, CPUC proceedings, prior private practice, and bar admissions in California and DC.
Illinois American Water (NYSE:AWK) awarded more than $110,000 in 2025 firefighter grants to 112 Illinois fire departments and districts through its Firefighter Grant Program.
Since 2010 the program has provided nearly 1,200 grants totaling over $1 million to fire and emergency organizations in Illinois American Water’s service area. Grants fund personal protective gear, communications, firefighting and water handling equipment, training materials, and community education.
Grants were announced following National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5–11, 2025) and support local fire-safety efforts.
California American Water (AWK) has begun construction on a new $5.2 million water treatment facility in the Goldside system of its Madera County district, with work that broke ground in September and is expected to continue through September 2026.
The plant is designed to remove naturally occurring iron and manganese that cause discoloration, and will include a treatment building, two processing tanks, a booster station to feed the Goldside reservoir, and upgraded electrical and control systems. The company says no interruption to water service is expected and it is coordinating with local officials to minimize traffic and noise impacts during construction.
Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) filed a rate request with the Virginia State Corporation Commission on Nov 3, 2025 reflecting more than $115 million in water and wastewater system investments. The company is seeking an approximately $21.9 million annual revenue increase to fund upgrades including treatment-plant work, pipeline replacements, and storage, pumping and meter upgrades.
The filing estimates an ~$11/month increase for the average residential customer using 4,000 gallons for each of water and wastewater if approved; interim rates tied to the request are planned to take effect on or about May 1, 2026, with refunds possible after the SCC final decision.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) on October 31, 2025 outlined customer assistance and payment options for customers affected by the government shutdown. The company emphasized support for customers struggling to pay water and wastewater bills and listed programs, enrollment links and contact details.
Key programs include the H2O Help to Others Program™ (income‑eligible grants, monthly bill discounts, water‑saving devices), MyWater payment arrangements, Budget Billing for predictable monthly payments, Installment Plans to spread past‑due balances, and Preferred Due Date adjustments. Customers are directed to online enrollment pages and Customer Service at 1‑800‑565‑7292 for eligibility and sign‑up.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) reported Q3 2025 EPS $1.94 versus $1.80 in Q3 2024 and YTD EPS $4.47 versus $4.17 a year earlier. The company affirmed 2025 weather-normalized EPS guidance $5.70–$5.75 and initiated 2026 EPS guidance $6.02–$6.12 (midpoint +8% vs. 2025 weather-normalized guidance). Management announced a planned all-stock merger with Essential Utilities, expected to close in Q1 2027, creating a pro forma market cap ~$40 billion and combined EV ~$63 billion. Company set capital plans of $19–20B for 2026–2030 and $46–48B for 2026–2035, expects to draw ~$1.15B net proceeds from equity forwards mid-2026, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.8275 payable Dec 2, 2025.
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