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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.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) urges customers to prepare for sub-zero temperatures and offers practical steps to avoid frozen pipes and costly repairs. Key advice includes locating and testing your main shut-off valve, insulating exposed pipes, draining irrigation systems, and safe thawing methods if pipes freeze.
The company reminds customers that internal plumbing is the homeowner's responsibility and provides online resources and printable tags for emergency valve identification.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) will temporarily switch disinfectants from chloramine to free chlorine at the Raritan-Millstone (Bridgewater) and Canal Road (Somerset) treatment plants to perform annual maintenance.
The change runs the week of Feb. 9, 2026 through end of April 2026; some customers may notice a temporary chlorine taste or smell.
Illinois American Water (NYSE:AWK) filed a rate request with the Illinois Commerce Commission on Jan 27, 2026 to support approximately $577 million of water and wastewater investments from January 2026 through December 2027. The proposal funds replacement of 42 miles of pipeline, upgrades to tanks, wells, pumps, hydrants, meters, wastewater plants, lead service line replacement and PFAS-related treatment improvements. If approved, typical residential water customers using 3,500 gallons would pay about $14/month more and typical sanitary wastewater customers would pay about $28/month more, with new rates proposed to take effect in January 2027.
The filing includes a discounted allowance for the first 2,000 gallons to improve affordability and notes customer-assistance programs for income-eligible households.
California American Water (NYSE: AWK) is investing $4.7 million to install the Contempo groundwater production well in the Suburban-Rosemont system in Sacramento.
The project adds a new well and pump plus essential equipment to support reliable water supply as older wells are retired. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027. Company leaders said the investment aims to enhance resiliency, long-term system demand capacity, and the delivery of safe, clean water for families and businesses in Suburban-Rosemont.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) is preparing for a forecasted snowstorm and freezing mix the weekend of Jan. 23, 2026. Operations teams have tested and fueled generators and vehicles, secured additional treatment chemicals, prepared wastewater plants for higher flows, and updated staffing plans to reduce service impacts. Customers are urged to update contact info in MyWater, locate main shut-off valves, protect pipes and meters, gather emergency supplies, and follow safety guidance before, during, and after the storm. The company advises reporting leaks or outages at emergency.amwater.com and checking its alerts page and Customer Advisory Map for local service information.
Iowa American Water (NYSE:AWK) on Jan. 22, 2026 urged customers to prepare plumbing and water meters for forecasted subzero temperatures and provided step-by-step cold-weather protection tips. Key actions include locating and testing the main shut-off valve, insulating exposed pipes, eliminating drafts, letting faucets trickle during extreme cold, and safe thawing procedures. The company also notes it is identifying and planning future replacement of lead or galvanized service lines and links to detailed guidance and resources.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) was awarded $6,183,799 from PENNVEST on Jan 22, 2026 to fund two infrastructure projects in Berks and Cumberland counties.
The package includes a $122,263 grant plus a $3,627,737 loan (1.00% for 248 months) to replace ~384 lead service lines in New Cumberland, and a $2,433,799 loan (1.00% for five years, then 1.743% for the remainder of a 20-year term) for Exeter wastewater sliplining and 1,200 feet of main replacement to reduce inflow and infiltration.
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.
California American Water (NYSE: AWK) is operating its Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) program during the rainy season to capture excess Carmel River flows and store them in the Seaside Groundwater Basin.
Since the ASR season began on Dec 26, 2025, the company has injected over 240 acre-feet (≈78 million gallons) for future use, and for water year 2024–2025 the program stored over 715 acre-feet (≈233 million gallons). The program runs only when state-mandated excess flows are available and is being used alongside water recycling and an approved desalination project to increase local water resilience.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) will release its 2025 fourth-quarter and year-end results after market close on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Management will host a conference call and audio webcast for investors and analysts on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET, featuring John Griffith (CEO), David Bowler (CFO) and Cheryl Norton (COO).
The call will review fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and include a Q&A. Presentation slides will be posted in advance on the investor site at ir.amwater.com. An audio replay will be available for one year at ir.amwater.com/events. The company identifies its website as a primary distribution channel to meet SEC Regulation FD obligations.