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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is participating in the 2025 SEARUC Annual Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas from June 8-11. Grant Evitts, President of Tennessee American Water, spoke on the panel 'Dollars for Drops: Investing in Water Infrastructure,' addressing sustainable investment in aging infrastructure and public-private partnerships. The session highlighted the importance of infrastructure investment, regulation, and innovation in ensuring safe and reliable water service. The conference brings together utility commissioners, industry leaders, and experts from across the Southeast to discuss regulatory issues and best practices. American Water's participation demonstrates its commitment to infrastructure investment and regulatory collaboration across its southeastern operations.

American Water Works Company (NYSE: AWK) has appointed Raffiq Nathoo as a new independent member to its board of directors, effective June 9, 2025. Nathoo brings over 30 years of experience in international financial and capital markets, with particular expertise in energy, power, and utilities sectors. He currently serves as Managing Partner at Tx3 Sage Rock and holds a board position at Cabot Corporation. His previous roles include Executive-in-Residence at New Mountain Capital (2015-2017) and Senior Managing Director at Blackstone (1991-2014). Nathoo holds an MBA from Harvard University and a BA in Government from Dartmouth College. With this appointment, American Water's board now comprises nine members.

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., will showcase its industry leadership at the AWWA 2025 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE25) in Denver. The company's experts will present on critical topics including PFAS treatment, cybersecurity resilience, water quality management, and customer experience. Key presentations will cover large-scale surface water treatment, operational resilience, sedimentation processes, and harmful algae bloom mitigation. Notable speakers include CEO John Griffith, CTO Deb Degillio, and several senior directors and specialists who will address emerging industry challenges, technological innovations, and strategies for building public trust. The conference, running June 8-11, 2025, brings together global water professionals to share best practices and explore solutions benefiting customers and communities nationwide.

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., has issued hurricane season preparedness guidelines and highlighted its infrastructure investment plans. The company plans to invest $40-$42 billion in capital improvements over the next decade, focusing on pipe replacement and facility upgrades. Notable projects include a $37 million flood protection project at the Raritan-Millstone Plant in New Jersey and improvements to Lake Scranton Dams in Pennsylvania. The company recommends customers take precautionary measures such as storing emergency water supplies and creating evacuation plans. Additionally, the American Water Charitable Foundation has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program to support disaster relief efforts.

Pennsylvania American Water (AWK) has completed the acquisition of Audubon Water Company, adding approximately 2,900 customer connections in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. The acquisition, approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on January 23, 2025, positions the system strategically between AWK's existing Royersford and Norristown water systems.

AWK plans to invest $21.5 million over the next five years in system improvements, including main restorations, technology enhancements, and treatment plant upgrades. The company will maintain Audubon's current rates and has integrated seven employees from the acquired system. The deal, initially agreed upon in September 2023, aims to address aging infrastructure challenges and ensure long-term access to safe drinking water for the community.

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works (AWK), has released its 2024 Consumer Confidence Reports, showcasing exceptional water quality across its California districts. The reports provide detailed comparisons between the company's water quality and standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California State Water Resources Control Board.

The comprehensive reports include information about drinking water sources, public health data, detected substances and their levels, along with answers to common drinking water questions. The documents feature an improved design with illustrated sections explaining technical terms. Customers can access their specific water quality reports by entering their zip code on the company's website.

The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has approved new water and wastewater rates for Iowa American Water (AWK). The rate adjustment, requested on May 1, 2024, was primarily driven by over $157 million in infrastructure investments focused on treatment and distribution system upgrades since their last filing. Interim rates took effect on May 11, 2024. The company will now prepare and file rates reflecting the IUC's order, with the final effective date pending IUC review. To assist customers, Iowa American Water offers payment installment plans and budget billing options through their MyWater customer portal. Customers will receive information about the new rates on their bills and can access additional details through the company's website and the IUC website.

The Monterey County Superior Court has upheld the California Coastal Commission's approval of California American Water's (AWK) Monterey desalination project, denying challenges from the City of Marina and other local water districts. The court confirmed the Commission's 2022 Coastal Development Permits were properly issued. The project's urgency was highlighted by a California Public Utilities Commission finding that the Peninsula could face water shortages by 2050 without implementation. The desalination project aims to address severe water supply shortages, meet state water goals, and provide drought-resilient water resources. Once operational, it will help lift the State Water Resource Board's cease-and-desist order on new water connections, support community demand, and enable sustainable growth. The project includes a $3 million community benefit for Marina residents and expanded customer affordability programs.

California American Water (AWK) has completed the acquisition of the Mesa Del Sol water system in Salinas' Corral de Tierra area. The acquisition follows the successful interconnection of Mesa Del Sol with AWK's Toro Park system to address water quality issues. The deal adds 15 new water connections to AWK's existing network of approximately 40,000 connections in the Monterey Peninsula and Monterey County.

New customers will gain access to enhanced services including bilingual support, online billing, conservation services, and affordability programs. The integration aims to leverage AWK's expertise in providing safe and reliable water services throughout the region.