Pennsylvania American Water Invests $675 Million in System Upgrades Statewide in 2024

Proactive capital investments are crucial to maintaining service reliability, water quality and flow for fire protection

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pennsylvania American Water announced today that its 2024 full-year investment total for system improvements came in at more than $675 million throughout its statewide service areas serving 37 counties and 418 communities. Of that total, over $92 million was invested in the company’s wastewater systems and $583 million in its water systems.

“At Pennsylvania American Water, we take pride in continuously maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure that helps keep life flowing for our customers,” said Justin Ladner, the company’s president. “To provide high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services, we’re committed to the proper planning, careful implementation, and of course, investment dollars, that are necessary to ensure our systems operate safely and efficiently.”

Ladner added that in addition to helping the company continue to provide safe, clean, reliable service for customers, this level of investment generated more than 10,125 jobs throughout the economy.

Pennsylvania American Water’s annual investments include upgrades and improvements made to the company’s water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, tanks, pump stations, pipes, fire hydrants and metering equipment. System improvement highlights for 2024 include:

• Water/Wastewater Mains: A $220.4 million investment to install 94.7 miles of water and wastewater main
• Fire Hydrants and Valves: A $13.6 million investment to install 1,038 fire hydrants and 3,165 valves
• Service Lines: A $40.5 million investment to install 11,651 services

Pennsylvania American Water continually invests in the local communities where it operates to help ensure that water and wastewater infrastructure that is reaching the end of its useful life is replaced to improve service for residents.

To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water’s infrastructure investments across the state, visit pennsylvaniaamwater.com/infrastructure.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250313521427/en/

Media:

David Misner

Senior Manager, External Communications

717-262-7525

david.misner@amwater.com

Source: Pennsylvania American Water