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American Water Works Company Inc (AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water utility since 1886, provides essential water services through regulated operations and military contracts. This page aggregates official news and regulatory developments impacting this infrastructure leader.
Investors and stakeholders will find timely updates on earnings announcements, rate case decisions, and infrastructure investments. Our curated feed includes press releases about service expansions, environmental compliance milestones, and operational updates from AWK's 16-state footprint.
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The American Society of Civil Engineers' 2025 Report Card has given concerning grades of C- for water and D+ for wastewater infrastructure in America, showing no improvement over the past four years. Kevin Tilden, President of California American Water, emphasized the critical need for infrastructure investment, particularly in California where climate change and aging systems pose significant challenges.
The state faces increasing risks from droughts, earthquakes, and wildfires, making capital investments essential for maintaining safe and reliable water delivery systems. To address these challenges, California American Water plans to invest over $1.5 billion in its systems across the state over the next decade to ensure safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater service.
Pennsylvania American Water responds to the concerning grades in the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) 2025 Report Card, which gave C- for water and D+ for wastewater infrastructure. President Justin Ladner emphasizes the critical need for infrastructure investment, noting no improvement over the past four years.
The report highlights a requirement of over $1 trillion in infrastructure investments needed nationwide for water and wastewater systems over the next two decades. In response, American Water plans to invest $40-$42 billion across their systems nationwide over the next 10 years.
Locally, Pennsylvania American Water has invested $4.27 billion in capital construction over the past decade, including $675 million in 2024. The company projects annual expenditures of $525-625 million over the coming years to maintain and upgrade infrastructure for reliable water services.
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is advancing water infrastructure improvements in Camden, NJ through a significant two-phase project. Phase One, completed in January 2022, implemented Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment at the Parkside Water Treatment Plant to remove PFAS compounds from groundwater.
Phase Two, initiated in April 2024, involves constructing GAC treatment at the Morris-Delair Water Treatment Plant, expected to meet federal PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels by end of 2025. The Parkside and Morris-Delair facilities collectively treat 6-8 million gallons of water daily, serving over 46,000 Camden residents.
American Water Contract Services, operating Camden's water and wastewater system since 2016, is executing these upgrades to address PFAS and 1,4-dioxane contamination, ensuring continued safe water delivery to the community.
American Water (AWK) CEO M. Susan Hardwick responded to the concerning grades in the 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card, which gave U.S. water infrastructure a C- and wastewater a D+, showing no improvement over the past four years.
The report highlights a critical need for over $1 trillion in infrastructure investments across water and wastewater sectors over the next two decades. In response, American Water has committed to investing $40-$42 billion in their systems over the next ten years to ensure safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water services.
The company emphasizes the importance of public-private collaboration to address these infrastructure challenges, aiming to protect the environment, drive economic investment, and create American jobs.
Missouri American Water has launched its annual Hydration Station Grant Program, accepting applications through April 30. The initiative, funded by the American Water Charitable Foundation, aims to reduce single-use plastic waste by installing water bottle filling stations in public spaces.
According to the Container Recycling Institute, over 60 million plastic water bottles end up in landfills and incinerators daily in the US. Selected grant recipients will receive funding for indoor or outdoor bottle filling stations, though they must cover installation and maintenance costs.
The program is part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which has invested more than $20 million since 2012. Missouri American Water, the state's largest regulated water utility, serves approximately 1.6 million people with water and wastewater services.
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., celebrated World Water Day by ringing The Opening Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange on March 21, 2025. CEO M. Susan Hardwick, along with members of the company's leadership team, led the bell-ringing ceremony.
During the event, Hardwick emphasized the company's commitment to addressing critical challenges in providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water both globally and within the U.S. She highlighted American Water's dedication to supporting communities through investments, expertise, and innovation to develop resilient water systems for future generations.
California American Water has announced a significant $162 million investment in water and wastewater system upgrades across its service areas for 2024. The comprehensive infrastructure improvement plan includes:
- $47 million for water mains to enhance system reliability
- $46 million for water treatment and production system improvements
- $7.4 million for service line improvements
- $6 million for tanks and storage capacity
- $2.7 million for fire hydrant upgrades
According to President Kevin Tilden, these investments aim to ensure community health, safety, and economic vitality while maintaining service reliability, water quality, and fire protection capabilities for future generations.
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., has earned a spot on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2025 list. The recognition stems from an independent survey conducted by market research firm Statista, which gathered feedback from over 217,000 U.S.-based employees.
The comprehensive evaluation process focused on companies with at least 1,000 employees, with the large employers category specifically requiring more than 5,000 employees. Survey participants were asked about their willingness to recommend their employer and assess other companies within their industry. The final rankings incorporated data from the past three years, with greater weight given to recent evaluations and current employee feedback.
Illinois American Water has completed two major water main replacement projects in Pekin, totaling a $7 million investment in local water infrastructure. The projects aim to enhance reliability, resiliency, and fire protection of the community water system.
The first project, Well 8 & 9 Transmission Improvements, cost $4.74 million and installed approximately 8,800 feet of 12-inch and 16-inch water main along multiple streets. The project, executed by Pipco Companies and Maurer-Stutz, started in 2022 and was completed in 2024.
The second project, Derby Street Water Main Replacement, coordinated with the City of Pekin's roadway reconstruction project, replaced aging water main infrastructure at a cost of $2.23 million. JC Dillon and Maurer-Stutz completed this project between 2023 and 2024.
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is promoting the EPA's Fix a Leak Week 2025 with guidance on leak detection. The company announced plans to invest $42 billion over the next ten years across its nationwide footprint for water and wastewater infrastructure renewal, including pipe replacement and leak detection technology.
According to EPA data, approximately 10% of households have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. The company provided detailed tips for homeowners to identify leaks in common household fixtures including toilets, faucets, washing machines, bathtubs, showers, and boiler systems. A single leaky faucet can waste up to 3,200 gallons of water annually.
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