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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 it achieved its Utility Resilience Index (URI) goal as of year-end 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 target. The company had aimed to raise its weighted average URI score by 10% by 2030.
According to American Water, the early achievement reflects targeted infrastructure investments, stronger emergency planning, and employee training. Over the next 10 years, the company plans approximately $48 billion in capital improvements focused on infrastructure renewal, water quality, resiliency, technology, and water and wastewater system acquisitions.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is participating in the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners (WCPSC) 2026 Annual Meeting, held May 31–June 3, 2026, in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
Company leaders will join a panel on utility affordability, discussing infrastructure investment, regulatory requirements and rising input costs with regulators and industry stakeholders.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE: AWK), a subsidiary of American Water Works, completed the acquisition of Montague Sewer & Water Company's water and wastewater systems in New Jersey from Nexus Regulated Utilities, part of Nexus Water Group. The deal adds about 810 water and 270 wastewater customer connections and two local employees. Regulatory and governmental approvals were obtained by May 21, 2026, and the purchase closed on June 1, 2026. New customers will receive transition details by mail and can access online tools, flexible payment options, and assistance programs.
American Water (NYSE: AWK), through subsidiary Virginia American Water, completed its purchase of the Colchester Utilities wastewater system from Nexus Regulated Utilities, part of Nexus Water Group.
The deal adds one large customer, about 170 indirect wastewater connections, and two employees, and follows approvals for acquiring Nexus systems in eight states, with closing on June 1, 2026.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced that subsidiary Kentucky American Water has completed purchasing the Water Service Corporation of Kentucky systems from Nexus Regulated Utilities, part of Nexus Water Group.
The deal adds about 7,600 customer connections, including 6,300 new customers in Clinton and Middlesboro, plus 13 employees, with regulatory approvals finalized May 21, 2026 and closing on June 1, 2026.
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), completed its acquisition of Prairie Path Water Company's Illinois water and wastewater systems from Nexus Water Group. The deal adds about 13,400 water and 3,600 wastewater customer connections and over 25 employees.
The company plans to invest approximately $67 million over five years to upgrade mains, lift stations, treatment plants, and service lines across 32 communities in 15 counties. Regulatory approvals were finalized by May 21, 2026, and the purchase closed on June 1, 2026.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced that subsidiary Pennsylvania American Water completed the purchase of Community Utilities of Pennsylvania’s three water and three wastewater systems from Nexus Water Group. The deal adds about 3,300 water and 4,000 wastewater customer connections and 10 employees.
Regulatory approvals were finalized on May 21, 2026, and the purchase closed on June 1, 2026. New customers gain access to the MyWater online portal, flexible payment options, and customer assistance programs.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) subsidiary Indiana American Water completed its acquisition of Community Utilities of Indiana’s water and wastewater systems from a Nexus Water Group subsidiary on June 1, 2026. The deal adds about 8,200 customer connections, including roughly 5,300 new customers and around eight employees.
The acquired systems serve Merrillville, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Roselawn. Regulatory approvals were finalized May 21, 2026. New customers gain access to Indiana American Water’s MyWater online portal, flexible payment options, and customer assistance programs.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) completed the acquisition of Tennessee Water Service's Tennessee water system from Nexus Regulated Utilities, part of Nexus Water Group. The deal, finalized on June 1, 2026, adds about 480 customer connections and one employee to Tennessee American Water.
Regulatory and governmental approvals were obtained by May 21, 2026. New customers gain access to Tennessee American Water's online portal MyWater, flexible payment options, and customer assistance programs. Transition information will be mailed and is available on a dedicated customer service webpage.
American Water Works Company (NYSE: AWK) completed the $315 million purchase of water and wastewater systems in eight states from Nexus Water Group. The deal adds about 47,000 customer connections within its existing footprint and brings roughly 70 employees into state operations.
Regulatory and governmental approvals were obtained by May 21, 2026. New customers will receive mailed information and can access a dedicated webpage, use the MyWater online portal, flexible payment options, and customer assistance programs.