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American Water Works Company, Inc. reports developments tied to its regulated water and wastewater utility operations across the United States. The company provides drinking water and wastewater services to about 14 million people through regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations, with operating subsidiaries including California American Water, Pennsylvania American Water, Maryland American Water, Virginia American Water, Illinois American Water, Iowa American Water and Tennessee American Water.
News for AWK commonly covers annual water quality and Consumer Confidence Reports, state-level service updates, infrastructure investment, public utility rate proceedings, drinking water standards, community programs and subsidiary activity in local service territories. Updates also reference the company’s long operating history and its role in regulated water and wastewater service delivery.
American Water (AWK) reported its inclusion in TIME and Statista’s fourth annual World’s Best Companies 2026 list, which identifies the top 1,000 companies globally using a data-driven assessment. The ranking evaluates employee satisfaction, revenue growth over the last three years, and sustainability transparency based on Statista’s ESG database and surveys. Additionally, American Water was named to TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 and America’s Best Companies 2026 lists.
American Water (AWK), through Missouri American Water, will award nearly $50,000 in 2026 Firefighter Grants to 48 Missouri fire departments and emergency response organizations.
The grants fund tools and training to improve emergency response and fire protection. Missouri American Water is investing nearly $510 million in 2026 to enhance water service and reliability, including upsizing aging mains and maintaining and annually testing more than 44,000 fire hydrants. Since 2016, about 380 firefighter grants have been awarded.
Illinois American Water (AWK) has completed the acquisition of the City of Venice, Illinois wastewater collection system for $770,000, adding about 500 wastewater collection customers and expanding its Metro East operations.
The acquisition was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission on June 24, 2026. Illinois American Water plans approximately $2.6 million in capital investments over the next five years, including rehabilitation or replacement of wastewater mains and manholes, lift station upgrades, and control and security enhancements at pump and lift stations.
Venice customers, who previously received only transportation and treatment services from the company, will now receive integrated wastewater collection, transportation and treatment. The company highlights continued customer service options and bill assistance programs such as the Income-Based Discount Program and H2O Help to Others.
Maryland American Water (AWK) is participating in the American Water Works Association’s Source Water Protection Week from September 27 to October 3, 2026, emphasizing the theme “Protect the Source” and its commitment to safe, clean, reliable drinking water.
The company outlines its Source Water Protection Program, which includes nearly 1 million tests and measurements annually at American Water research laboratories, use of advanced treatment technologies, and collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies to meet or surpass water quality standards and address emerging contaminants. Maryland American Water also urges individuals to adopt everyday practices such as reducing chemical use, preventing litter and pet waste from entering storm drains, choosing less toxic household products, and properly disposing of pharmaceuticals and hazardous materials.
Virginia American Water (AWK) is participating in the American Water Works Association’s Source Water Protection Week from September 27 to October 3, emphasizing its commitment to providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water.
The company highlights its Source Water Protection Program, which includes nearly 1 million tests and measurements annually at American Water research laboratories, use of advanced treatment technology and filtration processes, and ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies to meet or surpass water quality standards and address emerging contaminants.
Virginia American Water is also urging customers to adopt year-round practices such as reducing chemical use, managing waste properly, choosing less toxic household products, and using appropriate collection sites for pharmaceuticals and hazardous materials.
American Water (AWK) has selected VertexOne's VXconnect platform to deliver a modern, mobile-first digital customer experience across its multistate operations.
Serving more than 14 million people in 14 states, American Water chose VXconnect for its utility-sector focus, record with water utilities, and scalable, modular architecture that can expand with new customer populations. VXconnect will provide a dedicated mobile app, American Water's first, enabling customers to manage payments, view usage, request services, and receive electronic bills and digital communications. Built-in conservation and usage analytics are intended to support personalized insights, customer satisfaction, and American Water's sustainability goals.
American Water (AWK) subsidiary Indiana American Water opened a new $2.2 million American Water Training Center at its Northwest Indiana campus in Gary.
The outdoor “mini-city” facility at 650 Madison Street will provide hands-on training in excavation, traffic control, water main work, confined-space procedures, meter installation and hydrant and main repair to support safe, reliable and affordable water service. The opening also launches the statewide Flow Forward workforce development program, which connects students with water, wastewater, engineering, technology, operations and skilled trades careers. The new center is part of nearly $38 million in recent infrastructure and facility investments in Gary.
Tennessee American Water (AWK) will begin service line material verification in parts of its Citico Service District the week of September 28, 2026. The work will take place over several months in selected areas of Chattanooga, East Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Red Bank and Rossville, GA to identify and document water service line materials, focusing on lines currently listed as unknown in company records.
This project supports updated U.S. EPA lead and copper rules and will help build a baseline inventory needed to meet the requirement to replace all lead service lines by 2037. Crews from engineering partner CDM Smith and its contractor will dig small test holes near meter pits, leave door hangers with findings and restore any disturbed areas. Customers will receive advance notification, do not need to be home, and water service will not be disrupted. The company states that its water meets all drinking water quality standards, including those for lead.
Kentucky American Water (AWK) has completed water main replacement projects in Lexington’s North Limestone, Euclid and Fontaine areas. The upgraded mains replace aging infrastructure to improve system resiliency, fire protection, and reduce the risk of service interruptions for customers. With utility work finished, the City of Lexington will handle most final restoration and paving, while Kentucky American Water will pave Euclid Avenue after September 18 at the City’s request.
American Water (AWK)/b) and the City of Camden marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a memorial event at RCA Pier Park in Camden, N.J. The commemoration included a ceremonial program and the installation of 2,977 American flags, each representing a life lost, by company and city employee volunteers alongside first responders.The flags will remain on display for about one week before being donated to Camden County Veteran Affairs for use in Veterans Day and other commemorative events.