27 American Water Drinking Water Treatment Plants Earn National Recognition by Partnership for Safe Water

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.

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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.

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This announcement highlights recognition for 27 plants across 6 states, reinforcing AWK’s water-qual...

Analysis

This announcement highlights recognition for 27 plants across 6 states, reinforcing AWK’s water-quality focus seen in prior Partnership for Safe Water awards. A key ongoing risk is regulatory rate outcomes versus large capital plans.

Key Figures

Recognized plants: 27 water treatment plants States covered: 6 states Service history: 140 years

Recognized plants

27 water treatment plants

Plants earning Partnership for Safe Water Directors/Presidents level recognition

States covered

6 states

Number of states with American Water plants receiving awards

Service history

140 years

Duration customers have ‘trusted the tap,’ per company statement

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Earning more recognitions than any other water utility nationwide, reflecting the company's strong commitment to high-quality drinking water

CAMDEN, N.J., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced that 27 water treatment plants were recently recognized by the Partnership for Safe Water at the Directors and Presidents level for achieving water quality excellence. The national awards, which honor efforts to continuously optimize water treatment plants and distribution system operation and performance, were recently announced by the American Water Works Association.

"American Water is dedicated to providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water to its customers," said Cheryl Norton, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at American Water. "We consistently deliver water that meets or surpasses state and federal drinking water standards so that when our customers turn on the tap, they can trust that their water is safe. It's a commitment we will not compromise on."

More American Water treatment plants were included on the list than any other water utility, with 27 of its water treatment plants across six states receiving awards. They are as follows.

Pennsylvania American Water's award-winning treatment plants:

• Brownsville, Director 25
• Lake Scranton, Director 25
• Watres, Director 25
• Susquehanna, Director 25
• Norristown, Director 25
• Punxsutawney, Director 25
• Kane, Director 25
• White Deer Creek, Director 25
• Stony Garden, Director 15
• Rock Run, Director 10
• Hershey, President 10
• Indiana, President 10
• Bangor, President 10
• Brownell, President 10
• Nesbitt, President 10
• Crystal Lake, President 10

Missouri American Water's award-winning treatment plants:

• Central (County Water), Director 25
• Joplin Blendville, Director 25
• Meramec, Director 25
• North, Director 25
• South (County Water), Director 25

Illinois American Water's award-winning treatment plants:

• Illinois River (Peoria District), Director 25
• Granite City, Director 25

Indiana American Water's award-winning treatment plants:

• Muncie - White River, Director 25
• Kokomo (Wildcat Creek), Director 25

New Jersey American Water's award-winning treatment plant:

• Jumping Brook, Director 25

West Virginia American Water's award-winning treatment plant:

• Ada (Bluefield), Director 25

Norton continued, "These awards are earned by the dedicated people behind our water systems. Their unwavering commitment has helped our customers to trust the tap for 140 years and counting."

American Water also participates in the Partnership for Clean Water, a global optimization and recognition program for wastewater utilities that AWWA created to parallel the Partnership for Safe Water.

About American Water  
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.  

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.  

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What did American Water (NYSE: AWK) announce on June 23, 2026 about its water plants?

American Water announced that 27 of its drinking water treatment plants received national awards from the Partnership for Safe Water. According to American Water, these plants were honored at Directors and Presidents levels for achieving water quality excellence and optimizing treatment operations.

How many American Water (AWK) treatment plants received Partnership for Safe Water awards and in which states?

A total of 27 American Water treatment plants received Partnership for Safe Water recognition across six U.S. states. According to American Water, honored plants are located in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, and West Virginia, reflecting broad geographic implementation of optimization practices.

What are the Directors and Presidents level awards earned by American Water (AWK) plants?

The Directors and Presidents level awards recognize advanced performance in drinking water treatment and system optimization. According to American Water, its plants achieved these levels by continuously improving operations and maintaining water quality that meets or surpasses applicable state and federal drinking water standards.

Which Pennsylvania American Water plants were recognized by the Partnership for Safe Water?

Pennsylvania American Water had multiple plants honored, including Brownsville, Lake Scranton, Watres, Susquehanna, Norristown, Punxsutawney, Kane, and White Deer Creek. According to American Water, additional recognized plants include Stony Garden, Rock Run, Hershey, Indiana, Bangor, Brownell, Nesbitt, and Crystal Lake.

How does the Partnership for Safe Water recognition relate to American Water’s long-term water quality efforts?

The recognition aligns with American Water’s stated focus on providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water. According to American Water, these awards reflect decades of commitment, noting that customers have been able to "trust the tap" for roughly 140 years of company operations.

Does American Water (AWK) participate in any similar programs for wastewater utilities?

Yes, American Water also participates in the Partnership for Clean Water, focused on wastewater optimization. According to American Water, this program is a global recognition initiative created by the American Water Works Association to parallel the Partnership for Safe Water for drinking water systems.