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.
West Virginia American Water (AWK) is advancing site preparation for the future Central Grove Water Treatment Plant in Jefferson County.
Initial work includes selective tree clearing, grading, fencing, landscaping and well evaluation near Goldenrod Drive and Marie Drive. The planned plant is a step toward connecting the Mountain and Walnut Grove water systems. Walnut Grove's nine treatment plants currently serve approximately 4,960 active customers. The company says adding Central Grove will give operators more flexibility to manage the interconnected system. This first phase prepares the site for future construction.
West Virginia American Water (AWK) announced an $850,000 infrastructure project to replace aging water pipes on Old Route 38 in Fayetteville.
The project will replace 3,500 feet of pipe with 8-inch and 2-inch PVC mains. Work began the week of October 26 on Old Route 38, from Beckwith Road to Goose Creek Road, and Harding Subdivision Road. Completion is scheduled for the end of February 2027, with final street restoration in spring 2027. Traffic restrictions will remain during the project, and customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water or lower water pressure. The work forms part of the company's planned investment of more than $129 million in statewide infrastructure upgrades in 2026.
West Virginia American Water (AWK) announced a $700,000 infrastructure project/b to replace aging water pipes in Glen Jean, West Virginia.The project will replace 3,740 feet of pipe on McKell Avenue, from Main Street to Collins Hill Road, with work also on Pearl and Holcomb streets. Work began the week of October 12 and is scheduled to finish by the end of April 2027; final street restoration is scheduled for spring 2027. Customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water or lower water pressure, and traffic restrictions will remain during construction. The project is part of the company's plan to invest more than $129 million in statewide infrastructure upgrades in 2026.
California American Water (AWK) is investing approximately $1.68 million to rehabilitate the Isleton 3B Well and support local water service.
The company expects the work to restore well performance, maintain system capacity and extend the well's useful life. Construction is expected to continue through the end of 2026, with inspection, cleaning, treatment and performance testing before the well returns to service.
New Jersey American Water (AWK) celebrated the fifth graduating class of Water UP!, its workforce development program for water utility careers. The ceremony at its Camden headquarters recognized 10 graduates in the 2026 cohort, bringing total graduates since the program launched in 2021 to 61.
Participants completed 10 weeks of classroom instruction, professional development, field experiences and hands-on training. Camden-based Hopeworks, which partnered on the inaugural class, returned to support recruitment and workforce readiness for the 2026 cohort.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) narrowed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to the upper half of its previous range while reporting higher quarterly adjusted earnings. Third-quarter adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.00 from $1.89; GAAP earnings per share remained $1.94. Nine-month GAAP earnings per share increased to $4.56 from $4.47, while adjusted earnings rose to $4.63 from $4.40.
The company now expects 2026 adjusted earnings of $6.07–$6.12 per share, versus $6.02–$6.12 previously, and initiated standalone 2027 guidance of $6.53–$6.63. It affirmed its long-term targets and plans approximately $3.7 billion of investment in 2026. Acquisitions added approximately 81,000 customer connections through September 30. The proposed Essential Utilities merger has approvals from three states and settlements in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Texas; American Water expects closing by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
Illinois American Water (AWK) awarded more than $121,000 in firefighter grants to Illinois fire departments and districts this year. The 122 recipients receive support for equipment, training materials and community education through an application-based program with eligibility requirements.
Over the last 16 years, the program has provided nearly 1,300 grants totaling over $1.25 million to fire and emergency organizations serving its Illinois service area. This year's awards were announced in conjunction with National First Responders Day.
New Jersey American Water (AWK) completed a $21.3 million permanent PFAS treatment project at the Salem Water Treatment Plant.
The treatment entered service in November 2025, and its final housing facility was completed in summer 2026. The installation provides treatment to meet federal and state drinking water requirements. The project also replaced aging equipment and upgraded wells, controls and monitoring systems.
The company invested more than $28 million in Salem's water and wastewater infrastructure during its first two years of ownership. It plans to invest an additional $48 million over the next five years to further modernize the systems and strengthen service reliability.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.8950 per common share, payable on December 1, 2026. Shareholders of record as of November 12, 2026, will receive the payment. The quarterly dividend continues the annualized dividend approved by the board and announced on April 29, 2026.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) will participate in the California Water Association’s annual summit, held October 26-28, 2026, in Monterey, California.
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Norton will join the Water California Can Count On: A Shared Responsibility panel. Her planned remarks will emphasize infrastructure investment, system resilience and emergency preparedness while maintaining safe, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services.