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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) announced that subsidiary Kentucky American Water has completed purchasing the Water Service Corporation of Kentucky systems from Nexus Regulated Utilities, part of Nexus Water Group.
The deal adds about 7,600 customer connections, including 6,300 new customers in Clinton and Middlesboro, plus 13 employees, with regulatory approvals finalized May 21, 2026 and closing on June 1, 2026.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) subsidiary Indiana American Water completed its acquisition of Community Utilities of Indiana’s water and wastewater systems from a Nexus Water Group subsidiary on June 1, 2026. The deal adds about 8,200 customer connections, including roughly 5,300 new customers and around eight employees.
The acquired systems serve Merrillville, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Roselawn. Regulatory approvals were finalized May 21, 2026. New customers gain access to Indiana American Water’s MyWater online portal, flexible payment options, and customer assistance programs.
American Water Works Company (NYSE: AWK) completed the $315 million purchase of water and wastewater systems in eight states from Nexus Water Group. The deal adds about 47,000 customer connections within its existing footprint and brings roughly 70 employees into state operations.
Regulatory and governmental approvals were obtained by May 21, 2026. New customers will receive mailed information and can access a dedicated webpage, use the MyWater online portal, flexible payment options, and customer assistance programs.
American Water (NYSE:AWK), through Iowa American Water, released its latest Water Quality Reports online for all Iowa service areas. The reports show drinking water for over 225,000 people meets or surpasses all state and federal standards for regulated substances, including lead.
Reports use testing data from January–December 2025, compare results with EPA and Iowa DNR limits, and include certain unregulated compounds. Customers can search reports by ZIP code or request printed copies by calling customer service.
West Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) opened a new state-of-the-art training facility in Nitro, West Virginia, to support workforce development and operational excellence.
The center provides classroom and hands-on training to enhance employee readiness, safety, and long-term reliability of water and wastewater systems statewide, following its recent Nitro wastewater system acquisition and over $90,000 in emergency sewer repairs.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced that Illinois American Water’s 2025 Water Quality Reports are available online for all service areas. The reports show drinking water for about 1.3 million people meets state and federal standards and include data on regulated and certain unregulated compounds.
The reports also cover lead service line replacement efforts. Since 2020, over 5,000 service lines have been replaced, and about $32 million is planned for this program in 2026. The company highlights the 45th anniversary of its Central Laboratory in Belleville.
New Jersey American Water (AWK) announced that 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments in its New Jersey service areas will share about $50,000 in 2026 grants. Funds will support firefighter safety, emergency response, and lifesaving equipment such as gas leak detectors, gas meters, defibrillators and thermal imaging cameras.
Since 2011, the program has awarded 353 grants totaling more than $587,500 to 176 local departments. More information is available at newjerseyamwater.com/community.
California American Water (NYSE:AWK) plans approximately $277 million of water and wastewater infrastructure investments in 2026 across California. The capital program targets aging assets, water quality, service reliability, and system resilience.
Key projects include main replacements, new storage tanks, groundwater storage, and water treatment upgrades in multiple communities.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) is urging customers to conserve water as New Jersey remains under a statewide drought warning and the company’s Mandatory Conservation Notice continues in effect.
It shares specific tips on smart irrigation, drought-resistant landscaping, and efficient watering to reduce stress on water supplies and customer bills.
California American Water (NYSE:AWK) completed a $4 million water main replacement in its Bellflower system. The project replaced 9,500 feet of aging mains with 8-inch ductile iron pipe, added new service pipes for 240 customers, upgraded 17 fire hydrants, and replaced 38 gate valves.
The work follows the 2022 acquisition of Bellflower's municipal system and supports about 1,800 homes and businesses, aiming to enhance reliability, reduce corrosion, and improve fire flows.