American Water Highlights the Importance of Resilient Water Infrastructure during Drinking Water Week 2025

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., proudly joins communities across North America in an annual celebration of Drinking Water Week (May 4-10, 2025), a more than 40-year tradition led by the American Water Works Association, highlighting continuous investment into our water systems and providing educational resources to help ensure resilient water and wastewater infrastructure for our customers.

“At American Water, we deliver safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater service to our customers, because they deserve nothing less,” said John Griffith, President, American Water. “Every day, especially during Drinking Water Week, we encourage customers to help protect critical water and wastewater infrastructure through simple measures like rethinking what you put down your drains, using water wisely, and more.”

Over the next 10 years, American Water plans to invest $40 – $42 billion in capital improvements to our systems, largely for pipe replacement and upgrading aging water and wastewater treatment facilities. Capital investments, in parallel with continuous improvement, diligent cost management, and technology enhancements, help us continue to maximize efficiency while serving our customers' needs.

Griffith added that “American Water remains committed to effectively addressing local water and wastewater infrastructure challenges and are proud to work with communities, public officials and all key stakeholders to create a better tomorrow for our customers.”

American Water customers can also learn more about the quality of their local water by clicking here.

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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 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.

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Source: American Water