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) named Rebecca Losli and Brian Eisenloeffel presidents of its Missouri and Illinois subsidiaries, respectively. Losli currently leads Illinois American Water, while Eisenloeffel is its vice president of Operations. Missouri American Water President Rich Svindland has resigned to pursue a new professional opportunity, effective October 23, 2026. Losli previously held engineering and business development leadership roles in Missouri.
Illinois American Water reported that 125 employees participated in its annual AmerICANs In Action! Month of Service during September 2026.
Employees volunteered for more than 475 hours at 13 local organizations across communities served by the company. Projects included food donation sorting, river cleanup, building beds and packing diapers, alongside other local service activities. The announcement concerns Illinois American Water employees; the supplied ticker is AWK.
Kentucky American Water (AWK) completed its acquisition of Black Mountain Utility District's water system and wastewater service for $1.4 million. The acquired Harlan County system serves over 4,300 water customer connections and six wastewater customer connections. The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the water acquisition on July 10, 2026, and the wastewater acquisition on September 21, 2026.
The company plans to invest more than $20.9 million over the next five years in water system improvements. Planned work includes replacing water meters within the first year, improving pump stations, and adding safety, security and system-monitoring enhancements. New customers will receive transition information by mail in the coming weeks; information is also available on the company's website.
American Water (AWK) is participating in the U.S. Conference of Mayors Water Council meeting on October 8–9, 2026, in Livermore, California. Sarah Leeper, President of California and Hawaii American Water, will discuss community partnerships and regionalization. Lacy Carothers, Senior Director Engineering at California American Water, will discuss PFAS treatment options and the company's experience evaluating and deploying treatment technologies.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) named Brad Nielsen future President of Pennsylvania American Water, effective upon closing its proposed merger with Essential Utilities.
Nielsen, currently President of Iowa American Water, will lead Pennsylvania operations and report to Justin Ladner, who will serve as Senior Vice President, State Operations, for Pennsylvania, Missouri and Illinois. The all-stock merger with Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027, subject to required regulatory approvals, including remaining applicable public utility commissions. The companies expect the combined business to serve more than 4.7 million water and wastewater customer connections and more than 740,000 gas customer connections.
West Virginia American Water (AWK) announced a $470,000 infrastructure upgrade on Knollwood Drive in Charleston to replace aging water pipe.
The project replaces 900 feet of pipe with a 6-inch PVC water main, starting at the intersection with Winwood Drive. Work began the week of September 28, with final street restoration scheduled for fall 2026. Traffic restrictions will remain in place throughout construction. Customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water or lower-than-normal water pressure.
American Water (AWK) plans to release third-quarter 2026 results and standalone 2027 earnings guidance after market close on October 28, 2026.
The company also plans to release long-term financial targets. Its executives will discuss the results and guidance on a conference call and webcast on October 29, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, with a question-and-answer session.
Indiana American Water (AWK) has substantially completed a $24.5 million water transmission main project in Gary serving Northwest Indiana. Only a final connection at the Borman Park Water Treatment Plant remains.
Construction began approximately four years ago, replacing aging mains that had experienced frequent breaks and service disruptions. The work installed approximately 10,000 feet of water main and replaced more than 100 lead service lines. Larger-diameter pipes increased capacity in parts of the system. The company said the upgrades improve service reliability and fire protection while supporting future customer demand.
West Virginia American Water (AWK) announced a $100,000 water infrastructure upgrade on Eleanor Alley in Eleanor, West Virginia.
The project will replace 580 feet of aging pipe with a 2-inch PVC main. Work began the week of September 23 and is scheduled to finish by the end of October, with final street restoration in fall 2026. Crews will work from Cypress Street to the area behind 2371 Charleston Road. The project forms part of the company's plan to invest more than $129 million in statewide infrastructure upgrades in 2026.
Indiana American Water (AWK) is providing a fourth PFAS settlement bill credit of $11.65 per eligible customer account in October 2026.
The latest round will bring total distributions to over $25.5 million statewide and cumulative credits to $74.92 per account since November 2025. That exceeds the approximately $55 average residential monthly bill based on usage of 4,000 gallons. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved the automatic credit mechanism. The company plans further credits as settlement payments arrive and receive distribution approval.
In January 2026, the company announced operation of a treatment system designed to remove PFAS, manufactured chemicals, at its Charlestown plant. Treatment projects are underway in Terre Haute, with additional investments under evaluation elsewhere.