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American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) generates a steady flow of news tied to its role as the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations, the company and its subsidiaries frequently announce infrastructure projects, regulatory decisions, acquisitions and customer-focused initiatives that affect millions of people.
On this page, readers can follow updates from state-level subsidiaries such as Kentucky American Water, Missouri American Water, West Virginia American Water, Pennsylvania American Water, California American Water and Illinois American Water. Recent releases highlight topics like new water rates approved by state commissions, voluntary conservation requests during drought conditions, and major upgrades to treatment plants designed to enhance service reliability, water quality and operational efficiency.
Investors and customers can also track news on system acquisitions, where subsidiaries assume ownership of municipal or private water and wastewater systems and outline multi-year investment plans to meet regulatory, safety and security standards. Other recurring themes include announcements about bill payment options, customer assistance programs, and conservation tips aimed at helping households manage usage and costs.
Corporate-level news for AWK covers sustainability recognition, such as inclusion on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list, capital markets activity, and material events disclosed in 8-K filings, including rate case developments and merger agreements. For anyone following AWK stock or monitoring developments in regulated water and wastewater utilities, this news feed offers a centralized view of operational, regulatory and corporate milestones across American Water’s footprint.
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.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced it was named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list, marking the company's sixth consecutive year on the ranking and recognition as the top water and wastewater utility.
The company highlighted its sustainability framework across three pillars: Financial (disciplined capital investment, funded by operating cash flow and balanced debt/equity), Operational (safe, reliable, compliant water and wastewater services), and Cultural (workforce investment to drive innovation and service). Recognition was presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) signed an agreement to acquire the Hopewell Borough water system for $6.4 million, following a November 2025 referendum where 58% of voters approved the sale. The system serves over 880 customer connections. The company expects completion in H1 2026, subject to New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approval, and plans $7 million in infrastructure investments in the first five years, including lead service line replacements by 2031 and water main replacements.
Kentucky American Water (NYSE:AWK) received approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission for new water rates effective December 16, 2025. The rates produce an annualized revenue increase of about $18.2 million and were driven by more than $212 million in water treatment and distribution system improvements completed since the prior filing. The average residential bill for a customer using 3,900 gallons/month will rise by approximately $2 per month. The company serves over half a million people in portions of 13 counties and highlights available customer assistance programs including payment plans, budget billing and the H2O Help to Others program.
West Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) responded Dec. 17, 2025 to the ASCE 2025 Report Card that assigned West Virginia a D+ for drinking water and a D for wastewater.
The company noted the EPA's 2023 estimate that West Virginia needs approximately $4.5 billion for drinking water over the next two decades and said wastewater needs are significantly higher. West Virginia American Water highlighted it has invested $736 million in the past decade and that its parent plans to invest $46 billion across its footprint over the next ten years.
The statement urged coordinated investment by utilities, regulators, legislators and local leaders to improve system resilience and grades.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) completed acquisition of the Elizabeth Borough Municipal Authority wastewater system for $28 million on Dec. 16, 2025.
The system serves approximately 660 direct customer connections and about 1,500 indirect customers in nearby boroughs and townships. The company already supplies water service to the same direct customers.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved the transaction on Oct. 9, 2025. Pennsylvania American Water will adopt the system's current rates and plans to invest more than $25 million over the next five years to meet regulatory, safety and security standards while keeping rates affordable.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) on December 16, 2025 expanded customer payment options and launched a charitable pilot to assist households facing utility hardship.
Customers can now pay via Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, PayPal Credit on the MyWater portal, enroll in Auto Pay, scan a bill barcode to pay in person at participating retailers (Walmart, CVS, Family Dollar and more), pay by mail, phone (1-855-748-6066) or continue with MoneyGram and FirsTech. A $1.95 fee applies to credit card transactions in select states.
The American Water Charitable Foundation launched the Keep Communities Flowing® Fund, granting a combined $500,000 to two nonprofits to pilot utility-assistance programs in select Pennsylvania and New Jersey counties; the pilot operates independently of company state assistance programs.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) on Dec. 10, 2025 asked customers in portions of its service area to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use by 10–15% (about 11–16 gallons per day) after the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection expanded a drought watch to 37 counties, 17 of which overlap the company’s service territory.
The company said current supply is adequate but urged conservation to prepare for possible worsening conditions and pointed customers to its Wise Water Use resources, leak detection kits, and water‑saving tips and tools, including the Alliance for Water Efficiency calculator.
California American Water (NYSE:AWK) completed the acquisition of the Yerba Buena Water Company water system on Dec. 9, 2025. The system serves approximately 250 customers and the transaction was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission. California American Water will begin service immediately and will mail new customer and account information in the coming weeks. Customers gain access to the company's online portal MyWater and a dedicated webpage at californiaamwater.com/yerbabuena.
This is the company's ninth acquisition in five years, bringing more than 13,000 new water and/or wastewater customers since 2020.
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