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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) will share its expertise at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC) Annual Education Conference in Columbus, Ohio, held June 15–16, 2026.
SVP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Deb Degillio will join a panel on Navigating AI, addressing AI’s role in business efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Illinois American Water (NYSE:AWK) is urging Illinois customers to practice wise water use during the summer heat. The company highlights simple outdoor and indoor steps to reduce waste, protect water resources, and keep lawns and gardens healthy while monitoring usage through its MyWater customer portal.
Tips include optimized watering times, lawn care practices, leak detection, and using rain barrels.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) launched its 2026 Flow Forward Summer Camp Program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The multi-day workforce development camps run June 16-18 in McMurray and June 23-25 in Mechanicsburg, focusing on water and wastewater career exploration.
The company also operates the Future Wavemakers Internship Program, hosting 16 college interns statewide in 2026 across engineering, finance, operations, health and safety, communications and more, supported by mentorship, professional development and outreach partnerships.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) launched its 2026 Flow Forward Summer Camp Program, a multi-day workforce development experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
The program, offered in Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, features skill-building workshops, resume and interview preparation, and networking with water industry professionals. American Water also highlights its Future Wavemakers Internship, Water UP! program, and a Hopeworks partnership as part of broader talent pipeline efforts.
American Water (NYSE:AWK), through California American Water, completed a new underground water main project in Carmel-By-The-Sea. The project replaced about 1,000 feet of nearly 100-year-old, four-inch cast iron pipe on Dolores Street with eight-inch PVC, improving reliability and fire protection.
Crews also replaced six commercial fire services, 52 domestic service laterals and installed one new fire hydrant, supporting long-term, dependable water service for residents, businesses and visitors.
Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) filed a settlement agreement on June 5, 2026 with the Virginia State Corporation Commission for its statewide General Rate Case. The agreement, still subject to SCC approval, provides for a $16 million annualized revenue increase versus the original $22 million request.
The increase is tied mainly to about $115 million in water and wastewater capital investments from May 2025 to April 2027, serving roughly 384,000 people. Interim rates took effect May 2, 2026; any difference from final approved rates will be refunded with interest.
California American Water (NYSE:AWK) filed a partial settlement with the California Public Utilities Commission for its 2027–2029 General Rate Case. The agreement with the CPUC Public Advocates Office allows recovery of additional annualized revenues of $24 million in 2027, $21 million in 2028 and $22 million in 2029 if Construction Work in Progress remains in rate base.
The 2027 increase compares with a revised proposed $43 million rise above expected 2026 revenues. The settlement also enhances Customer Assistance Program discounts to 50% for qualified Central California residential customers, maintains 25% discounts elsewhere, and expands a multi-family assistance pilot in Monterey County. New rates would start January 1, 2027, subject to CPUC decisions, and reflect about $750 million of 2025–2028 system investments.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) leaders contributed expertise at the Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin, held June 7-10, 2026.
State presidents joined panels on balancing water reliability, affordability, safety and environmental responsibility, and on cross-sector collaboration among water, energy and environmental stakeholders to support resilient infrastructure and sustainable growth.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced that David Forcinito has been named Vice President of Operations at New Jersey American Water, succeeding Ben Morris. Forcinito will oversee statewide water production, wastewater collection, and field services, serving about 3 million customers across 18 New Jersey counties.
He brings 35+ years of company experience across engineering, maintenance, operations, and fleet leadership, and holds engineering degrees plus New Jersey Professional Engineer and DEP T, W, S, and C operator licenses.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) subsidiary Maryland American Water urges customers to practice wise water use as Maryland faces severe drought after three years of dry weather and below-average rainfall.
The company shares outdoor conservation tips, highlights potential bill savings, and promotes its MyWater portal for tracking household usage.