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.
Kentucky American Water (AWK) is accepting applications for its 15th annual Firefighting Support Grant Program, with submissions due October 23, 2026. Professional and volunteer firefighting organizations serving the company's 16-county service area are eligible. Since 2011, the program has awarded $119,500. Program details and applications are available on Kentucky American Water's website.
Missouri American Water (AWK) is participating in the American Water Works Association’s Source Water Protection Week, September 27 to October 3. Its activities include voluntary protection programs, regular monitoring, cooperation with regulators and local stakeholders, and community education.
American Water’s Source Water Protection Program provides a framework for assessing risks and protecting drinking water supplies. Missouri American Water is encouraging residents to adopt year-round practices such as limiting chemical use, keeping waste out of storm drains and using collection sites for pharmaceuticals and hazardous materials.
Kentucky American Water (AWK) is participating in Source Water Protection Week, which runs from September 27 to October 3. The company is encouraging year-round practices to protect drinking water sources, including keeping waste out of storm drains, limiting chemical applications and using collection sites for pharmaceuticals and hazardous waste.
American Water (AWK) subsidiary California American Water is participating in Source Water Protection Week, running September 27 to October 3. The initiative highlights protection of watersheds, groundwater basins and drinking water sources, including the Bass Lake area in Madera County. California American Water is encouraging residents and businesses to reduce runoff and dispose of household chemicals properly as part of year-round water protection.
West Virginia American Water (AWK) is participating in Source Water Protection Week by highlighting its drinking-water protection efforts and guidance for residents. The week runs from September 27 to October 3. The company’s efforts include algae monitoring, emergency-response coordination and an ongoing pilot evaluating water-quality monitoring equipment upstream of its Elk River drinking-water intake. It encourages residents to limit runoff pollution and use collection sites for pharmaceuticals and hazardous waste.
Pennsylvania American Water, an American Water (AWK) subsidiary, is marking Source Water Protection Week from September 27 to October 3.
The company is highlighting its source-water protection efforts, including nearly 1 million tests and measurements each year at American Water research laboratories. It is encouraging residents to reduce runoff and dispose of household chemicals properly.
Illinois American Water (AWK) outlined its source water protection practices ahead of Source Water Protection Week, September 27 to October 3, 2026.
American Water's Central Laboratory in Belleville handles approximately 275 samples per day. The company's protection efforts include updated cyanotoxin management plans and coordination with environmental agencies on water quality. Illinois American Water relies on sources including the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, the Vermillion River headwaters and the Mahomet Aquifer. It also participates in emergency planning and spill-response partnerships, including the Upper Mississippi River Spills Group.
Kentucky American Water (AWK) restored service to approximately 200 homes served by Black Mountain Utility District after flooding in Harlan County.
Crews and contractors helped replace a damaged water main, service lines and other water infrastructure. They also moved several tons of mud, completing restoration within 50 hours. The company supplied bottled water to residents in the affected area.
American Water (AWK) highlighted its Iowa subsidiary's source-water protection practices ahead of Source Water Protection Week, September 27 to October 3.
Routine monitoring at Iowa American Water's Davenport treatment plant has identified several harmful algae blooms in recent years, although such blooms have historically been uncommon in the Mississippi River. Iowa American Water says trained staff and response plans allow it to adjust treatment when needed. The subsidiary also works with environmental agencies on water quality and emerging contaminants. American Water conducts nearly 1 million tests and measurements each year at its research laboratories.
New Jersey American Water (AWK) is highlighting watershed protection work for Source Water Protection Week, Sept. 27–Oct. 3.
Earlier in 2026, the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded more than $179,000 in grants to 10 New Jersey organizations for waterway and watershed projects. New Jersey American Water's source-water program assesses risks and works with partners to help protect drinking water supplies. The utility participates in a multi-agency group formed after a harmful algal bloom in the Millstone River. Group members share monitoring data, satellite imagery and response protocols. The utility is also encouraging residents and businesses to reduce runoff and dispose of waste responsibly.