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) 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.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) is asking customers in 21 counties to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use by 10–15% (about 11–16 gallons per day) following the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's expanded drought watch declaration announced Jan. 20, 2026. The company said current supplies are adequate but urged conservation to prepare for possible worsening conditions. Affected counties are listed and customers are directed to online resources, a Water Use Calculator, and practical indoor/outdoor conservation tips.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE: AWK) filed for new rates on Jan 16, 2026 to support more than $1.4 billion of water and wastewater investments through December 2026. The request would fund nearly 120 miles of replacement/rehabilitation work, ongoing lead service line replacements, and investments to address emerging contaminants such as PFAS. If approved, the typical residential water customer would pay about $10 more per month and sanitary wastewater customers about $8 more per month. The filing also seeks approval to expand monthly bill discounts tied to LIHEAP/USF recipients and to pass back a Gross Receipts Tax refund to customers. The BPU review process, including public hearings, can take nine months or more and all rate changes require BPU approval.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) and The Watershed Institute urged residents, businesses and municipalities on Jan. 15, 2026 to limit winter road salt to protect drinking water, aquatic ecosystems and infrastructure. The release notes that excess sodium and chloride can cause a temporary salty taste in tap water for some customers and that high chloride can persist year-round, worsening in drought and harming aquatic life. It highlights Winter Salt Week, Jan. 26–30, 2026, and offers practical steps: shovel first; use about 1 lb (12-oz mug) for a 20-foot driveway; space granules 3 inches apart; sweep up excess; switch to brine (30–50% less salt); and reevaluate contracts. Resources: NJ Salt Watch and daily Winter Salt Week webinars.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) offers 2026 tips for customers to save money, water and time and outlines tools to stay informed about service. The company said it plans to invest $46–48 billion over the next ten years in water and wastewater system upgrades to reduce leaks and boost resiliency. Practical customer actions include running full dishwashers/clothes washers, installing low‑flow fixtures, checking and repairing leaks, insulating pipes, and smart outdoor watering. The release also highlights leak-detection technologies (acoustic monitoring, drones, sensors, smart metering) and encourages enrollment in Auto Pay and paperless billing and use of the MyWater Customer Advisory Map for alerts.
Kentucky American Water (NYSE:AWK) on Jan 12, 2026 shared customer tips to save money, water and time in 2026 and highlighted ways to stay informed about service. The company said it invested approximately $70 million in system upgrades in 2025 to reduce leaks and improve efficiency and resiliency. Tips include running full dishwashers and washers, using low-flow fixtures, checking and repairing leaks, insulating pipes, limited outdoor watering, and using drip irrigation. Customers are encouraged to enroll in auto pay and paperless billing via MyWater and to use the interactive advisory map for alerts, contact updates, and emergency reporting.
Missouri American Water (NYSE:AWK) on Jan 7, 2026 shared customer-saving tips and service tools for 2026 and highlighted a major infrastructure push.
Key points: the company said it invested more than $450 million in 2025 on water and wastewater system upgrades to reduce leaks and boost resiliency. The release also promotes household water‑saving actions, winter pipe protections, outdoor watering guidance, and customer tools including Auto Pay, paperless billing, and the MyWater interactive Customer Advisory Map for alerts and emergency reporting.