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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) reported 2025 GAAP earnings of $5.69 per share and 2025 adjusted earnings of $5.64 per share, and affirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.02–$6.12. The company invested $3.2 billion in capital in 2025 and delivered 8.2% dividend growth. Shareholders approved merger-related proposals with Essential Utilities; the company repaid a $795 million secured seller note on Feb 13, 2026.
The company affirmed long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7–9% and noted higher operating, depreciation, and interest expenses tied to its capital program.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) and Essential Utilities shareholders approved merger-related proposals at special meetings on Feb 10, 2026, with approximately 99% of AWK shares and ~95% of WTRG shares voting in favor. The merger is expected to close by the end of Q1 2027.
The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance and required regulatory approvals from applicable public utility commissions.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) participated in the 2026 NARUC Winter Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., Feb. 8–11, 2026, engaging regulators and industry leaders on resilience, affordability, innovation and reliability.
Company leaders spoke on panels covering crisis resilience, AI applications in water systems, and a Leak Detection Program focused on reducing water loss and improving service reliability.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) opened its 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program to fund volunteer fire departments and emergency response organizations across its New Jersey service area.
Applications are accepted through April 10, 2026. Grants up to $2,500 cover equipment, PPE, communications, training reimbursement and related operational needs; award notifications arrive in early May.
California American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced on February 4, 2026 that Agatha Kotani has joined as Principal of Business Development for Southern California. Kotani will lead strategic outreach, develop new municipal and private utility opportunities, and support community engagement to expand water and wastewater services.
She brings nearly a decade in government relations and public policy, including roles at the U.S. Department of Labor and congressional offices, and will support the company's stakeholder and infrastructure efforts across Southern California.
Illinois American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced that Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water, was named to the Honorary Commanders Class of 2027 at Scott Air Force Base on Feb. 4, 2026. Losli joins 19 other St. Louis regional leaders and was matched with Col. Jeffrey A. Smith as Base Commander for the 932 Airlift Wing.
The two-year program offers an in-depth orientation to Scott AFB missions and units and aims to deepen community-military engagement. American Water's Military Services Group provides water and wastewater services to about 670,000 military community members at 18 installations, including Scott AFB.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) will temporarily switch disinfectants from chloramine to free chlorine at the Swimming River plant in Colts Neck and Jumping Brook plant in Neptune.
The change runs the week of Feb. 16, 2026 through mid-April 2026 and may cause a temporary chlorine taste or smell for customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties; water quality monitoring will continue to meet or surpass federal and state standards.
Iowa American Water (NYSE:AWK) on Jan 29, 2026 explains why tap water may appear cloudy or milky: dissolved air (oxygen) trapped in cold water releases as tiny bubbles when pressure is reduced at the faucet. The company says this is not a health concern and that water meets applicable regulatory standards.
Customers are advised to hold a glass to light to watch bubbles clear and to call (866) 641-2108 if cloudiness persists.
Indiana American Water (NYSE:AWK) commissioned Indiana's first public-water PFAS treatment system at its Charlestown plant, with the nearly $6 million granular activated carbon upgrade going online in December 2025 and a ribbon-cutting on Jan 29, 2026.
The Charlestown facility serves about 3,000 customers (~8,000 residents); the project was financed via Indiana's State Revolving Fund loan program and builds on the plant commissioned in 2022.
Iowa American Water (NYSE:AWK) named Ben Keith Director, Business Development and Government Affairs, effective January 20, 2026. He will lead legislative priorities, public policy engagement, stakeholder outreach, and business development strategy and origination for Iowa American Water.
Keith joins from MidAmerican Energy, where he served as Vice President, Electric Transmission since 2009; he holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois.