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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.
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.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) on November 19, 2025 promoted customer safety for Utility Scam Awareness Day by issuing practical tips to identify and avoid utility imposters.
The company emphasized that its employees and contractors carry photo ID and drive marked vehicles, and that they never collect money or credit card information in the field. Customers are urged to verify incoming calls or visits using the utility's customer service number, remain skeptical of urgent payment demands, and protect personal information.
For more details, the company directs customers to its online scam and fraud resource.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) on November 18, 2025 shared household guidance to prevent clogged pipes and sewer backups by properly disposing of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOGs). The company emphasized that FOGs should not be rinsed down drains because they can solidify and block residential plumbing and wastewater systems.
Key tips include: use a sink strainer and throw food scraps in the trash, scrape plates and pans before washing, and avoid relying on disposals to prevent clogs. The guidance is framed as a public-safety and environmental protection measure to help keep local wastewater systems functioning.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) filed a rate request on November 14, 2025 asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to approve new rates to support $1.2 billion of water and wastewater investments through mid‑2027. The investments include replacing 117 miles of aging water main, continuing lead service line removal, addressing PFAS, and replacing 32 miles of sewer main.
The company says a typical residential water customer would see an increase of about $14/month, sanitary wastewater customers about $10/month, and combined systems about $20/month, if approved. The filing also proposes a Deduct Adjustment to lower summer wastewater charges and a Renter Assistance Pilot Program for low‑income renters in Scranton and Butler. All changes require PUC approval; proposed rates would take effect in August 2026 if approved.
Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) awarded $131,500 in grants to 203 fire and rescue organizations across 32 counties through its 2025 Firefighting Support Grant Program.
Since 2009 the company has contributed more than $1 million to local fire departments to fund protective gear, communications, firefighting tools, water handling equipment, training and related materials. The 2025 total of $131,500 rises from $125,000 in 2024 and $85,000 in 2023, reflecting a multi-year increase in community support.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) executives spoke at the 2025 NARUC Annual Meeting & Education Conference in Seattle, held November 9–12, 2025. Company leaders participated on panels covering affordability, demand planning, and supplier diversity, with John Griffith, Cheryl Norton, and Rebecca Losli representing the company.
The sessions addressed line extension policies, strategies for managing growing electricity demand, and building inclusive supplier partnerships. American Water highlighted its regulated operations across 14 states and emphasized infrastructure, water quality, and workforce development priorities.
Iowa American Water (AWK) completed acquisition of the City of Low Moor’s water and wastewater systems on November 10, 2025, adding approximately 126 water and 128 wastewater customer connections to its Clinton service area and receiving approval from the Iowa Utilities Commission.
The company plans to invest more than $1 million over five years to upgrade meters, wastewater systems, safety/security, and to construct a water main extension from the Clinton District to Low Moor to improve water quality, reliability and operational efficiency. New customers will receive onboarding information, access to MyWater customer services, and an Open House is planned for November 25, 2025.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) named Sarah E. Leeper President of California American Water and Hawaii American Water, effective November 5, 2025. Leeper succeeds Kevin Tilden, who is leaving the company effective December 31, 2025. Leeper joined American Water in 2011, has over 20 years of water industry and business operations experience, served as Vice President and Managing General Counsel, and has been a board member for both businesses since 2018.
Her background includes regulatory and legal leadership on drought response, ratemaking, CPUC proceedings, prior private practice, and bar admissions in California and DC.
Illinois American Water (NYSE:AWK) awarded more than $110,000 in 2025 firefighter grants to 112 Illinois fire departments and districts through its Firefighter Grant Program.
Since 2010 the program has provided nearly 1,200 grants totaling over $1 million to fire and emergency organizations in Illinois American Water’s service area. Grants fund personal protective gear, communications, firefighting and water handling equipment, training materials, and community education.
Grants were announced following National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5–11, 2025) and support local fire-safety efforts.
California American Water (AWK) has begun construction on a new $5.2 million water treatment facility in the Goldside system of its Madera County district, with work that broke ground in September and is expected to continue through September 2026.
The plant is designed to remove naturally occurring iron and manganese that cause discoloration, and will include a treatment building, two processing tanks, a booster station to feed the Goldside reservoir, and upgraded electrical and control systems. The company says no interruption to water service is expected and it is coordinating with local officials to minimize traffic and noise impacts during construction.
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