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.
Missouri American Water is promoting National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25, 2025), a campaign focused on ensuring safe driving in highway work zones. The initiative emphasizes protecting workers and motorists during infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.
Company President Rich Svindland stressed the importance of safety for employees and contractors who work daily near roadways. The company has outlined three key safety rules for drivers in work zones:
- Maintain alertness for flaggers, workers, and equipment
- Adhere to posted speed limits and adjust for conditions
- Maintain minimum two seconds of braking distance
Missouri American Water invests millions in infrastructure annually, with numerous crews operating statewide for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and routine maintenance.
Pennsylvania American Water is promoting National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 21-25, 2025, emphasizing safe driving practices in highway work zones. The company, which invests hundreds of millions in infrastructure annually, has multiple crews working statewide on water and wastewater projects.
Kyle Durko, director of health and safety, stresses the importance of driver awareness in protecting both workers and motorists. The company outlines three key safety rules for work zones:
- Stay alert to flaggers, workers, and equipment
- Follow posted speed limits and adjust for conditions
- Maintain adequate braking distance between vehicles
New Jersey American Water has completed the acquisition of Shrewsbury Township's Alfred Vail Mutual Association water system, adding 265 customer connections. This marks the second acquisition completed through the Water Infrastructure Protection Act (WIPA) in New Jersey.
The company plans several critical infrastructure improvements, including:
- Replacing all lead and galvanized steel service lines
- Upgrading water meters
- Replacing aging water mains
- Taking ownership of service laterals from main to meter
This acquisition represents New Jersey American Water's seventh in the past five years, adding over 17,000 new water and wastewater customers. The deal follows regulatory approvals from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the Board of Public Utilities.
American Water Works Company (NYSE: AWK) has announced its upcoming 2025 first quarter financial results release and conference call schedule. The company will release its Q1 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
A conference call and webcast will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Key executives participating include CEO M. Susan Hardwick, President John Griffith, EVP and COO Cheryl Norton, and EVP and CFO David Bowler. The event will include a Q&A session.
Investors and analysts can access the audio webcast through the company's Investor Relations website at ir.amwater.com. Presentation slides will be available in advance on the same platform. A replay of the webcast will remain accessible for one year on the company's investor relations website.
Illinois American Water President Rebecca Losli addressed the concerning grades of C- for water and D+ for wastewater infrastructure in the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) 2025 Report Card. The report shows no improvement over the past four years, highlighting critical infrastructure challenges.
To address these issues, American Water plans to invest $40-$42 billion across their national systems over the next decade. In Illinois specifically, the company has invested $2 billion since 2013 in water and wastewater infrastructure, with $277.63 million invested in 2024.
According to the U.S. Water Alliance, every $1 million invested in water infrastructure creates 15.5 jobs. Based on this metric, Illinois American Water's 2024 investments supported approximately 4,300 jobs in Illinois.
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.