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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 (NYSE: AWK) announced that 27 drinking water treatment plants across six states earned national recognition from the Partnership for Safe Water at the Directors and Presidents levels.
The awards, presented by the American Water Works Association, highlight water quality optimization and long-term operational performance.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) subsidiary Indiana American Water reported that its Muncie – White River and Kokomo – Wildcat Creek water treatment plants received the 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, recognizing 25 years of optimized performance, regulatory compliance, and high-quality drinking water.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced that five Missouri American Water drinking water treatment plants earned national recognition from the Partnership for Safe Water for water quality excellence.
The Central, Meramec, North, South (St. Louis County) and Joplin plants received 25-year Directors Awards for long-term optimization and protection against microbial contamination.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) and Essential Utilities reported that the Virginia State Corporation Commission approved their proposed all-stock merger, following earlier approvals in Kentucky and Ohio and strong shareholder support. The combined company would serve over 4.7 million water and wastewater customer connections and 740,000 gas connections, operate under the American Water name from Camden, New Jersey, and is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027, subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance and remaining public utility commission approvals.
Indiana American Water (NYSE:AWK) is urging customers to practice wise water use as hotter, drier summer weather approaches in Indiana. The company highlights that conserving water now supports reliable service, protects local water supplies, and can lower water bills.
Customers are encouraged to adopt outdoor conservation habits such as watering during cooler hours, using rain barrels, checking sprinkler alignment, sweeping instead of hosing paved areas, mulching garden beds, mowing grass higher, and fixing household leaks. Customers can track usage and access assistance information through the MyWater online portal.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) marks two years since acquiring Salem City's water and wastewater systems on June 25, 2024.
The company reports over $28 million invested in infrastructure upgrades, plans an additional $48 million over five years, and has provided $766,000 in community program support, including PFAS treatment installation and facility modernization.
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., will play a leading role at AWWA's ACE26 conference in Washington, D.C., June 21–24, 2026.
Nearly 15 American Water experts will present on water quality, resilience, affordability, innovation and stakeholder engagement.
American Water (NYSE:AWK), through Illinois American Water, is promoting a #moveover safety campaign as National Safety Month ends. The effort highlights Scott’s Law (625 ILCS 5/11-907(c)), reminding Illinois motorists to slow down, move over, and use extra caution around vehicles displaying warning lights.
Kentucky American Water (NYSE:AWK) is investing approximately $3 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Owen County, Kentucky. Projects include replacing aging water mains along Greenup Road/Highway 845 and US 127 and building a new booster pump station at the Owen County Fairgrounds.
The work aims to enhance reliability, water flows, and fire protection, with construction underway and local access maintained during typical weekday work hours.
California American Water (NYSE:AWK) urges customers to practice wise water use as hotter, drier summer conditions increase demand. The company promotes everyday conservation through simple at-home actions.
Tips include optimized watering times, leak checks, lawn and garden care, and monitoring usage via the MyWater customer portal.