California American Water Invests $6 Million in Antelope Community Water Quality with Fox Park Well Treatment Plant

California American Water (AWK) is investing $6 million to build a new Fox Park Well treatment plant in Antelope to remove hexavalent chromium (CrVI) and meet California's updated drinking water standard of 10 micrograms per liter (10 ppb).

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California American Water (AWK) is investing $6 million to build a new Fox Park Well treatment plant in Antelope to remove hexavalent chromium (CrVI) and meet California's updated drinking water standard of 10 micrograms per liter (10 ppb). The facility uses advanced filters, is under construction through 2027, and is part of a broader Northern California initiative including upgrades at Watt-Davidson, Dunnigan, Stocker and Southgate treatment plants to improve long-term water reliability and regulatory compliance.

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• $6 million capital investment in Fox Park Well treatment plant
• Design to meet California CrVI standard of 10 µg/L (10 ppb)
• Construction underway and expected to continue through 2027
• Program expanded to upgrade Watt-Davidson, Dunnigan, Stocker, Southgate facilities

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Key Figures

Fox Park Well investment: $6 million CrVI standard: 10 micrograms per liter CrVI standard (ppb): 10 parts per billion +1 more

Fox Park Well investment

$6 million

Construction of new treatment plant in Antelope, California

CrVI standard

10 micrograms per liter

California updated drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium

CrVI standard (ppb)

10 parts per billion

California updated drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium

Construction timeline

Through 2027

Fox Park Well Treatment Plant construction period

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Key Terms

hexavalent chromium, parts per billion

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hexavalent chromium medical

"includes advanced treatment technology to remove hexavalent chromium (CrVI)."

Hexavalent chromium is a form of the metal chromium in which each atom carries six units of electrical charge; it is a highly reactive and often toxic substance found in some industrial processes, coatings, and polluted soil or water. Investors should care because its presence can trigger costly cleanup, fines, product recalls, workplace safety liabilities and lost sales—like discovering rust in a house’s foundation that can require expensive repairs and lower the property’s value.

parts per billion technical

"standard of 10 micrograms of CrVI per liter of water (10 parts per billion)"

Parts per billion (ppb) is a way to express a very tiny concentration: one unit of a substance for every one billion units of the whole, like one second out of about 31.7 years. Investors see ppb when regulators, labs or companies report trace levels of chemicals, pollutants or residues because even such minute amounts can trigger safety rules, cleanup costs, product recalls or changes in market value.

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Treatment Plant for Hexavalent Chromium added to meet new State drinking water standards

ANTELOPE, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water is investing $6 million to construct a new treatment plant for Antelope's Fox Park Well. The project strengthens local water infrastructure and helps ensure safe, clean, and reliable drinking water and includes advanced treatment technology to remove hexavalent chromium (CrVI). The new treatment plant helps ensure compliance with California's updated drinking water standard of 10 micrograms of CrVI per liter of water (10 parts per billion), or about 10 drops of water in an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

"This investment reflects our commitment to the communities we serve," said Charlie Wolfe, Principal Project Delivery Engineer for California American Water. "By upgrading our infrastructure now, we are helping making sure customers continue to receive safe, clean, and reliable high-quality water that meets California's high standards."

The Fox Park Well Treatment Project is part of California American Water's ongoing mission to continue investing in infrastructure and facilities. The new facility uses advanced filters to remove naturally occurring CrVI ensuring compliance with California's strict safety standards and is an important step to protect community health and shows California American Water's commitment to the communities it serves.

The project is part of a broader water quality initiative to address CrVI across Northern California. California American Water is also upgrading treatment systems at other facilities, including Antelope's Watt-Davidson Treatment Plant, Dunnigan Treatment Plant, and Parkway's Stocker and Southgate Treatment Plants.

"Projects like this are about building trust and delivering long-term value to our customers while meeting or surpassing regulatory standards," said Audie Foster, Director of Operations at California American Water's Northern Division. "We are proud to continue to make improvements that help keep life flowing for families in Antelope."

Construction is underway and expected to continue through 2027. Once complete, this facility will provide long-term reliability and peace of mind for Antelope customers.

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.

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

About California American Water 
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 750,000 people.   

 

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How much is California American Water (AWK) investing in the Fox Park Well treatment plant?

California American Water (AWK) is investing $6 million to build the Fox Park Well treatment plant in Antelope.

What CrVI standard will the Fox Park Well treatment plant meet for AWK customers?

The plant is being built to meet California's updated CrVI drinking water standard of 10 micrograms per liter (10 ppb).

When is construction of the AWK Fox Park Well treatment plant expected to be completed?

Construction is underway and expected to continue through 2027.

What treatment technology is AWK using at the Fox Park Well to remove CrVI?

The facility will use advanced filter technology designed to remove naturally occurring hexavalent chromium (CrVI).

Are there other AWK facilities being upgraded as part of the CrVI initiative?

Yes; upgrades are also planned for Watt-Davidson, Dunnigan, Stocker and Southgate treatment plants in Northern California.

What is the expected benefit for Antelope customers from AWK's Fox Park Well project?

The project aims to provide long-term reliability and ensure drinking water meets California safety standards for CrVI.