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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.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) selected United Way as its charity partner for the New York Stock Exchange 2025 Global Giving Campaign. The company, its employees, and the American Water Charitable Foundation have donated $3 million over the last 10 years to United Way efforts nationwide. The recognition includes a commemorative ornament and listing on the Global Giving Campaign website.
The 102nd Annual Tree Lighting in front of the NYSE will take place on December 4, 2025, where participating companies and their charities are honored.
California American Water (AWK) prepared critical infrastructure to support the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) program in the Monterey Peninsula system ahead of the winter season.
Work includes sterilization and inspection of seasonal wells, installation or rehabilitation of column pipe, pumps, pump shafts and motors, disinfection, and installation of submersible components to maximize ASR production and water quality.
The ASR season begins on or after December 1 when Carmel River flows consistently exceed 40 cubic feet per second; once triggered, excess water is captured, treated and stored in the Seaside Basin for dry months. The system serves roughly 100,000 people with over 680 miles of pipeline and more than 100 storage tanks.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced that Christine Keck, Vice President and Chief Legislative and External Affairs Officer, was appointed to the WP Intelligence Council on Energy & Climate on Dec. 1, 2025.
The appointment highlights Keck's two decades of utility and public affairs experience and signals American Water's engagement in policy discussions on regulatory, water stewardship, and innovation topics. Keck's first Council convening occurred at the Global Women's Summit in late November in Washington, D.C.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced that Christine Keck, Vice President and Chief Legislative and External Affairs Officer, was appointed to the WP Intelligence Council on Energy & Climate on Dec. 1, 2025.
The appointment highlights Keck's two decades of utility and public affairs experience and signals American Water's engagement in policy discussions on regulatory, water stewardship, and innovation topics. Keck's first Council convening occurred at the Global Women's Summit in late November in Washington, D.C.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE: AWK) and the American Water Charitable Foundation on November 25, 2025 announced the 2025 Community Advancement Grant recipients. The Foundation awarded $25,000 each to 10 organizations across New Jersey to expand access to programs and services for underserved populations.
Grants will support youth enrichment, housing services, veteran outreach, mobile markets, blindness support, healthy cooking, and hospital outreach programs. Funding is part of the Foundation’s State Strategic Impact Grant Program and the Keep Communities Flowing initiative.
California American Water (NYSE:AWK) partnered with Senator Roger Niello and Assemblymember Josh Hoover on November 25, 2025 to support local food pantries ahead of Thanksgiving through its annual Operation Gobble initiative.
The company presented $2,500 donations to each of the Carmichael Adventist Food Pantry and Sunrise Christian Food Ministries to help provide meals and essential supplies for hundreds of families in the greater Sacramento region.
Presentations were held at each pantry with brief remarks from the elected officials and company representatives, and the donations were intended to meet increased holiday demand for food assistance.
Illinois American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced the winners of its 2025 “Water Keeps Life Flowing” art contest for 3rd–5th graders, selecting 10 student winners from hundreds of entries on November 24, 2025.
Each winning student earned a classroom prize pack valued at roughly $100. Winning artwork will appear in future Illinois American Water customer communications and is available to view on the company’s Facebook page @ilamwater. The announcement highlights children’s artwork showing water’s role in health, safety, gardening, and daily life.
California American Water (NYSE:AWK) and Assemblywoman Maggy Krell partnered on November 21, 2025 to donate $2,500 to the Benito Juarez Foundation as part of the company’s seasonal Operation Gobble initiative.
The donation will fund the foundation’s Emergency Food Program, supporting food distribution to farm workers and indigenous communities across the greater Sacramento region. The check presentation occurred at Benito Juarez Foundation headquarters, 3621 Dayton Street, Sacramento, with remarks from company and legislative representatives.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) completed acquisition of the Corner Water Supply and Service Corporation water system for $250,000 on Nov. 20, 2025, adding about 450 customer connections in Shippenville, Clarion County.
The company already provides wastewater service to nearly all these customers and received Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval on Sept. 2, 2025. Pennsylvania American Water will adopt the system’s current rates and plans to invest more than $4.3 million over five years to connect the system to its Clarion network, replace all meters, and meet regulatory, safety, and security standards.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) on November 19, 2025 highlighted tips for Utility Scam Awareness Day to help customers spot imposters and avoid fraud. The company urged customers to verify identities of anyone claiming to be a worker, confirm callback numbers against the website, and never provide payment or credit card information to people collecting money in the field. It described common scam tactics—posing as workers to gain home access and demanding immediate payment to avoid service disruption—and recommended staying calm, asking questions, ending suspicious calls, locking doors, and contacting the utility directly. For further guidance, customers are directed to the Better Business Bureau scam tips resource.
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