American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) American Water Works Company, Inc. operates across the United States, delivering essential water and wastewater solutions via its various subsidiary companies. Its operations extend to around 1,700 communities situated across 14 states, catering to an active customer base of roughly 3.4 million. The firm caters to a broad spectrum of clients. These include individual households, commercial enterprises (such as food and beverage suppliers, property developers, and energy companies), and both public and private fire service customers. Industrial clients, like large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production facilities, also utilize its services. Furthermore, American Water Works supports public authorities, encompassing government facilities, schools, and universities, alongside other utility providers and community water and wastewater infrastructure. Beyond these, the company extends its water and wastewater provisions to numerous military installations. It also enters into agreements with municipal bodies, predominantly for the management and operation of their water and wastewater facilities, in addition to offering a range of supplementary services. The company's infrastructure is substantial, comprising approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 480 groundwater treatment plants, and 160 wastewater treatment plants. Its vast network also includes 52,500 miles of mains for transmission, distribution, and collection, alongside 1,100 groundwater wells, 1,700 pumping stations for water and wastewater, 1,300 treated water storage facilities, and 76 dams. Overall, the company delivers drinking water, wastewater management, and ancillary services to roughly 14 million individuals across 24 states. Established in 1886, American Water Works Company, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
Sector: Water Supply
Industry: Regulated Water
American Water Works Company, Inc. NYSE:AWK Utilities · Regulated Water
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Press Release
California American Water Submits Monterey Desalination Project Financing and Cost Updates to the California Public Utilities Commission
prnewswire.com • 2d ago Press Release
Pennsylvania American Water Awarded PENNVEST Funding Totaling $42+ Million for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Projects in Lackawanna and Montgomery Counties
prnewswire.com • 3d ago Press Release
American Water Employees Contribute Nearly 2,400 Volunteer Hours During Companywide AmerICANs in Action! Month of Service
American Water employees contributed nearly 2,400 volunteer hours during September as part of the companywide AmerICANs in Action! Month of Service.
More than 800 employees participated in over 90 community projects, including environmental cleanups, food-bank support, and partnerships with United Way and Boys & Girls Clubs.
The release is a CSR announcement with no financial or operational implications for investors.
• 3d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes $25,000 American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Education Grant to Girls Inc. of Shelbyville
The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $25,000 STEM Education Grant to Girls Inc. of Shelbyville to build an Outdoor Learning Lab with a pollinator sensory garden.
Indiana American Water, the AWK subsidiary serving about 1.5 million people in the state, recognized the grant as part of its community partnership efforts.
The Foundation is funded by shareholders and states the grant has no impact on customer rates; the release is philanthropic PR with no financial consequence for AWK.
• 5d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Kentucky American Water President Addresses ASCE 2026 Report Card for Kentucky's Infrastructure
prnewswire.com • 5d ago Press Release
Illinois American Water Announces 2026 "Water Keeps Life Flowing" Art Contest
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced its 2026 "Water Keeps Life Flowing" art contest for 3rd-5th grade students, with entries accepted through Nov. 13, 2026.
Up to 10 winners will receive classroom prize packs valued at roughly $100; winning artwork may appear in future customer communications.
The release is a routine community-outreach announcement with no bearing on AWK's financials, operations, or guidance.
• 9d ago AI analysis › Press Release
35 Years of Support: Pennsylvania American Water Marks Milestone for Customer Assistance Program
Pennsylvania American Water marked the 35th anniversary of its H2O Help to Others low-income customer assistance program, launched in 1991 as the first program of its kind among water utilities.
Over 35 years the program has provided more than 40,000 hardship grants totaling over $12 million; today more than 25,000 customers receive monthly bill discounts averaging nearly $20, with over $16 million in discounts provided in 2025 alone.
The program is administered in partnership with Dollar Energy Fund and offers tiered bill discounts, debt forgiveness, and water-saving resources to income-eligible customers up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
• 9d ago AI analysis › Press Release
California American Water Secures Federal Funding to Advance Affordable Wildfire-Resilience Upgrades for Monterey County Water System
California American Water received an $864,500 EPA award for the Monterey Wildfire Infrastructure Improvement Project, covering about 84% of the $1,027,816 estimated cost.
The project fire-hardens the Carmel Valley Clearwell Tank and San Carlos Booster Pump Station with fire-resistant materials, brush removal, and an emergency generator, protecting service for 92,450 Monterey County residents amid the ongoing Timber Fire.
For American Water (AWK), the federal funding limits customer cost exposure and accelerates resilience capex, but at under $1M it is financially immaterial to the parent utility.
• 10d ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Announces Leadership Changes in Missouri and Illinois
American Water announced subsidiary leadership changes: Missouri American Water president Rich Svindland resigned effective Oct. 23, 2026 to pursue a new opportunity.
Rebecca Losli moves from president of Illinois American Water to lead Missouri, while Brian Eisenloeffel, currently Illinois VP of Operations, becomes Illinois president.
Both successors are internal veterans, limiting execution risk; the changes are operational and do not affect corporate leadership or financial guidance.
• 11d ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Charitable Foundation Joins Important Philanthropy Discussions at The Women Who Lead Forum
The American Water Charitable Foundation is participating in The Women Who Lead Forum, an invite-only American Red Cross Women in Philanthropy event in New York City on October 13, 2026.
Foundation President Carrie Williams joined a session on disaster response, highlighting the Foundation's support of the Red Cross through its Disaster Responder Program.
The release is a corporate philanthropy/branding item with no financial or operational impact on American Water; the Foundation is shareholder-funded and has no effect on customer rates.
• 12d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Iowa American Water and River Bend Food Bank Celebrate Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief
Iowa American Water and River Bend Food Bank celebrated a partnership marked by a $20,000 State Strategic Impact grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation.
The grant supports the food bank's All Hands on Deck program; 43 employees volunteered at two packing events, preparing 600 food boxes for roughly 6,000 meals.
The Foundation is funded by shareholders with no impact on customer rates, so the release carries no financial consequence for AWK investors.
• 12d ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $10,000 Workforce Readiness Grant to North Scott Community School District
The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $10,000 Workforce Readiness grant to North Scott Community School District's Regional Innovation Center in Eldridge, Iowa.
The funds will support STEM, robotics, and career-readiness programs, including LEGO League materials, robotics tournament fees, 3D-printing resources, and a planned CNC machine.
The grant is funded by AWK shareholders with no impact on customer rates and carries no material financial significance for the company.
• 13d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Kentucky American Water Completes Acquisition of Black Mountain Utility District System
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (AWK), completed the acquisition of the Black Mountain Utility District water and wastewater system in Harlan County for $1.4 million.
The deal adds more than 4,300 water connections and six wastewater connections, along with 10 employees, and was approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission in July and September 2026.
The company committed to invest more than $20.9 million in system improvements over the next five years, reinforcing its regulated, rate-base growth strategy in a small but incremental way.
• 16d ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Joins U.S. Conference of Mayors Water Council to Discuss the Future of Water and Wastewater Services
American Water (NYSE: AWK) participated in the U.S. Conference of Mayors Fall 2026 Mayors Water Council Meeting held October 8-9 in Livermore, California.
Company executives Sarah Leeper and Lacy Carothers spoke on community partnership, regionalization, and PFAS treatment options.
The release contains no financial figures, guidance, or operational changes; it is a public-relations visibility item only.
• 16d ago AI analysis › SEC Filing
AWK: 425 · acquisition merger
American Water filed a Rule 425 communication sent to employees naming Brad Nielsen, currently President of Iowa American Water, as the future President of Pennsylvania American Water pending the close of the merger with Essential Utilities.
Nielsen will lead all Pennsylvania operations and report to Justin Ladner, who becomes SVP of State Operations for Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Missouri. He will remain Iowa president until the merger closes, with his successor to be named later.
The filing is part of ongoing integration planning; it contains no new deal terms, financial figures, or regulatory updates. Additional state president appointments covering joint American Water and Essential Utilities operations will be announced in future communications.
SEC 425 • 17d ago SEC Filing ⚠ 1
AWK: 425 · leadership change
American Water announced that Brad Nielsen will become President of Pennsylvania American Water upon closing of its proposed all-stock merger with Essential Utilities. Nielsen currently leads Iowa American Water, where he has served as President since July 2024 and will report to Justin Ladner, future SVP of State Operations.
The merger, announced October 27, 2025, would create a combined company serving more than 4.7 million water and wastewater customer connections plus over 740,000 gas connections, operating under the American Water name from Camden, New Jersey.
The deal is expected to close by the end of Q1 2027, subject to remaining regulatory approvals from applicable public utility commissions. American Water will name Nielsen's successor at Iowa American Water later.
SEC 425 • 17d ago Press Release
West Virginia American Water Announces $470,000 Infrastructure Upgrade on Knollwood Drive
prnewswire.com • 17d ago Press Release
American Water to Discuss Third Quarter 2026 Results and Initiation of 2027 Standalone Earnings Guidance on October 29, 2026
American Water announced it will release Q3 2026 results, standalone 2027 earnings guidance, and long-term financial targets after market close on October 28, 2026.
CEO John Griffith, CFO David Bowler, and COO Cheryl Norton will host a conference call and webcast on October 29, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET, with a Q&A session.
The release contains no financial figures; it is a scheduling notice only, with materials available at ir.amwater.com.
• 19d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Indiana American Water Completes $24.5 Million Water Main Infrastructure Project in Northwest Indiana
prnewswire.com • 19d ago Press Release
West Virginia American Water Announces $100,000 Infrastructure Upgrade in Eleanor
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced a $100,000 project to replace 580 feet of aging pipe on Eleanor Alley in Eleanor, W.Va.
Work began the week of September 23 and is scheduled for completion by end of October, with street restoration in fall 2026.
The project sits within the subsidiary's plan to invest more than $129 million in West Virginia infrastructure in 2026; the company has invested over $805 million in the state over the past decade.
• 20d ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Charitable Foundation Partners with National Urban League for Third Consecutive Year on Workforce Development
The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $260,000 Corporate Strategic grant to the National Urban League for workforce development programs.
It is the third consecutive year of the partnership, funding eight Urban League affiliates across cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, and St. Louis.
The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates; the announcement is philanthropic in nature with no financial implications for AWK.
• 20d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Indiana American Water Returns Nearly $75 in PFAS Settlement Credits to Customers
prnewswire.com • 20d ago Press Release
Kentucky American Water Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Firefighting Support Grants
Kentucky American Water, an AWK subsidiary, opened applications for its 15th annual Firefighting Support Grant Program serving a 16-county Kentucky service area.
The program has awarded $119,500 cumulatively since 2011, with applications due Oct. 23, 2026.
This is routine community-giving publicity with no bearing on AWK's financials or operations.
• 23d ago AI analysis › Press Release
California American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation $10,000 State Strategic Impact Grant to Yolo Basin Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $10,000 State Strategic Impact grant to Yolo Basin Foundation to support its K-12 Discover the Flyway environmental education program.
California American Water, American Water's subsidiary serving roughly 720,000 people, helped announce the grant, which funds wetlands and water-conservation learning in the Greater Sacramento region.
The Foundation is funded by shareholders with no impact on customer rates, making this a reputational/community-relations item with no financial significance for AWK.
• 24d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Missouri American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week
Missouri American Water, an AWK subsidiary serving roughly 1.7 million people, is marking the American Water Works Association's Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3) with public outreach.
The release highlights the company's source water protection framework — monitoring, regulatory collaboration, and community education — but discloses no new programs, investments, or financial figures.
This is a routine public-relations item with no bearing on AWK's financials, rates, or operations.
• 24d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Kentucky American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is highlighting its source water protection efforts during the American Water Works Association's Source Water Protection Week, September 27 to October 3.
The release describes collaboration with the EPA and Kentucky Division of Water on water quality standards and emerging contaminants, along with public education initiatives.
This is a public-awareness piece with no new financial or operational disclosures for AWK.
• 25d ago AI analysis › Press Release
California American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is participating in the American Water Works Association's annual Source Water Protection Week, September 27 to October 3.
The release highlights source water protection efforts in the Bass Lake area of Madera County and general watershed, groundwater and monitoring programs, with no financial or operational developments disclosed.
American Water serves approximately 14 million people across 14 states and 19 military installations; its California subsidiary serves about 720,000 people. The release is purely promotional and carries no material signal for investors.
• 25d ago AI analysis › Press Release
West Virginia American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced its participation in the American Water Works Association's annual Source Water Protection Week, September 27 to October 3.
The release highlights ongoing programs including FlowCam algae monitoring, Elk River upstream monitoring pilot, ORSANCO participation, and emergency-management coordination, but contains no new financial or operational disclosures.
This is routine corporate communications with no expected impact on AWK's earnings, guidance, or regulatory docket.
• 26d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Pennsylvania American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week, Highlighting its Commitment to High-Quality Water
prnewswire.com • 27d ago Press Release
Illinois American Water Emphasizes the Importance of Source Water Protection During Annual Recognition Week
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is highlighting its source water protection efforts during the American Water Works Association annual Source Water Protection Week, September 27 to October 3.
The company cites operational details including approximately 275 water samples handled per day at its Central Laboratory in Belleville, IL, cyanotoxin management plans, and collaboration with the U.S. EPA and Illinois EPA on water quality standards and emerging contaminants.
Illinois American Water serves approximately 1.3 million people as the largest regulated water utility in Illinois, drawing on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, the Vermillion River headwaters, and the Mahomet Aquifer. Parent American Water serves about 14 million people across 14 states.
• 0mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Kentucky American Water Restores Water Service to Customers of Black Mountain Water Utility Following Devastating Flood
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), restored water service to approximately 200 homes served by Black Mountain Utility District in Harlan County following severe flash flooding.
Crews replaced damaged water mains and service lines and completed restoration within 50 hours, far faster than the week-plus local officials had feared.
The release is reputational rather than financial — no costs, revenue, or regulatory impacts are disclosed — but it showcases the operational scale advantage of AWK's national footprint.
• 0mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Iowa American Water Highlights the Role of Source Water Protection in Providing High-Quality Water
Iowa American Water, an American Water (NYSE: AWK) subsidiary, issued an awareness release highlighting its source water protection efforts during the American Water Works Association's Source Water Protection Week (Sept. 27 - Oct. 3).
The release details routine monitoring — including detection of harmful algae blooms at its Davenport treatment plant — and notes American Water conducts nearly 1 million tests annually at its research laboratories.
No financial results, regulatory developments, or new business initiatives were announced; the release is corporate communications with no material impact on AWK.
• 0mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Protecting New Jersey's Rivers, Reservoirs and Watersheds Starts at the Source
American Water's New Jersey subsidiary is marking AWWA's Source Water Protection Week (Sept. 27-Oct. 3) by highlighting its source water protection and watershed resilience programs.
Earlier in 2026 the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded more than $179,000 across 10 New Jersey organizations, including $35,000 to The Watershed Institute and $15,000 to the Raritan Headwaters Association for PFAS research in the Raritan River watershed.
The release is corporate communications with no financial, regulatory, or operational disclosures material to AWK investors.
• 0mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Indiana American Water Participates in Source Water Protection Week
Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is marking Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3) with public education on protecting drinking water sources.
The company highlights watershed partnerships in Indiana, nearly 1 million water quality tests per year, and collaboration with the EPA and Indiana regulators.
This is a promotional awareness release with no financial or operational impact on AWK.
• 0mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Participates in American Water Works Association's Source Water Protection Week
American Water announced its participation in the American Water Works Association's annual Source Water Protection Week, running September 27 through October 3, 2026.
The release highlights operational points such as nearly 1 million water quality tests conducted annually and collaboration with the EPA and state agencies on emerging contaminants.
The content is public-awareness and brand communications; it contains no financial results, guidance, or material business developments.
• 0mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Leadership Appointments Strengthen New Jersey American Water's Government Affairs Team Across the State
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced two government affairs leadership appointments: Fred DeAndrea joins as director and Sakeema M. James was promoted to senior manager.
DeAndrea brings more than 20 years of public affairs experience, most recently as senior director of government and community affairs for New Jersey at Comcast; James has served the company since 2020.
The appointments are routine personnel news with no disclosed financial impact on AWK.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Joins Conversation at The Financial Research Institute's Annual Public Utility Symposium
American Water executives are participating in the Financial Research Institute's 35th Annual Public Utility Symposium in Columbia, Missouri on September 23, 2026.
Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water, joins a panel on AI load requests, supply chains, and data-center water-energy needs; Chuck Rea joins a panel on affordability and infrastructure modernization.
The release is a routine visibility/engagement announcement with no new financial or regulatory disclosure.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Advances Important Conversations at The Women's International Network of Utility Professionals 2026 International Conference
American Water executives Lori Sutton and Lynnae Wilson are speaking at the WiNUP 2026 International Conference in Indianapolis, held September 20-23.
Sutton joins a career-paths panel while Wilson speaks on infrastructure resilience.
The release carries no financial or operational news and is routine corporate visibility.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Education Grant to Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
The American Water Charitable Foundation, established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), awarded a $25,000 STEM Education Grant to Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana to fund a three-part outdoor STEM education series in Southern Indiana.
The grant falls under the foundation's Keep Communities Flowing program, focused on water, people, and communities, and Indiana American Water supplemented the related community event with a mobile water trailer.
The foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and states its giving has no impact on customer rates; this is routine community philanthropy with no bearing on AWK's financials or operations.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Named to TIME's World's Best Companies 2026 List
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., was named to TIME's World's Best Companies 2026 list, produced with Statista.
The ranking identifies the top 1,000 performing companies worldwide using surveys of more than 200,000 employees, three-year revenue growth data, and ESG transparency metrics.
CEO John Griffith said the inclusion recognizes the company's workplace culture, performance results, and sustainable practices in delivering water and wastewater services.
American Water also appeared on TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies and America's Best Companies 2026 lists; the 140-year-old utility serves roughly 14 million people across 14 states and 19 military installations.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing ⚠ 2
AWK: 425 · acquisition merger
American Water CEO John Griffith told employees that the company continues to make positive progress toward completing its proposed merger with Essential Utilities, most recently entering into a non-unanimous settlement agreement in the merger approval proceeding in Pennsylvania, which remains subject to review and approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Approvals have already been received in Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia, and the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period has expired, milestones management described as meaningful and timely progress in the merger approval process.
American Water currently expects to close the merger with Essential by the end of the first quarter of 2027, with additional confirmed organizational roles for the combined company expected to be communicated later this fall.
SEC 425 • 1mo ago SEC Filing ⚠ 3
AWK: 8-K · acquisition merger
American Water Works, Essential Utilities and certain of their affiliates filed a joint petition for non-unanimous settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on September 15, 2026, a key procedural step toward state approval of their proposed merger.
The settlement was reached with the PaPUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, the Office of the Consumer Advocate, the Office of the Small Business Advocate and certain other parties, though one or more parties to the proceeding did not join.
The underlying merger, agreed on October 26, 2025, would make Essential Utilities a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water; the settlement now goes to the assigned Administrative Law Judges for a Recommended Decision before final PaPUC review and approval.
The filing de-risks but does not close out the Pennsylvania approval path, so merger completion remains contingent on a favorable recommended decision and PaPUC sign-off.
SEC 8-K • 1mo ago Press Release
American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $50,000 in Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grants in Virginia
The American Water Charitable Foundation, established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), awarded $50,000 in Workforce Readiness and STEM Education grants to seven nonprofit organizations serving communities in Virginia American Water's service territory.
The grants fall under the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which supports career readiness, financial and business literacy, youth development, and STEM education across its Water, People and Communities pillars.
Foundation funding comes from American Water shareholders rather than customers and has no impact on rates; the Foundation has invested over $25 million since 2012.
The announcement is routine corporate philanthropy with no earnings, guidance, or operational implications for AWK investors.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $50,000 in Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grants in Maryland
The American Water Charitable Foundation, established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), awarded $50,000 in Workforce Readiness and STEM Education grants to five nonprofits serving communities reached by Maryland American Water.
The Maryland grantees are Nature Worx Inc., REACT, Evergreen Heritage Center, Public Library Association of Annapolis, and Harford County Public Library Foundation, with programs spanning career readiness, STEM education, and youth development.
The grants fall under the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing program, which has invested over $25 million since 2012; the Foundation is funded by AWK shareholders and has no impact on customer rates.
This is routine corporate philanthropy with no financial or operational consequence for the company.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Missouri American Water Supports Local Heroes Through 2026 Firefighter Grant Program
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), will award nearly $50,000 to 48 Missouri fire departments and emergency response organizations through its 2026 Firefighter Grant Program.
The parent is investing nearly $510 million in 2026 to improve service and reliability, and it maintains and annually tests more than 44,000 fire hydrants, with older mains upsized when replaced to increase water flow for fire protection.
Approximately 380 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016; the release is routine community-relations news with no bearing on AWK's financials, guidance, or valuation.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Illinois American Water Completes Acquisition of City of Venice Wastewater Collection System
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), completed its acquisition of the City of Venice wastewater collection system for $770,000, adding roughly 500 wastewater collection customers in the Metro East region near St. Louis.
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved the deal on June 24, 2026, and the company plans $2.6 million of capital improvements over the next five years, including rehabilitation of wastewater mains and manholes plus lift station upgrades.
Municipal system tuck-ins like Venice are the core rate-base growth engine for regulated water utilities; the purchase price is small relative to AWK's scale but extends its footprint in a market where it has provided water service for more than 140 years.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing ⚠ 2
AWK: 8-K · debt financing
American Water Capital Corp., the wholly owned finance subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc., closed a $500.0 million offering of 5.550% Senior Notes due 2033 on September 16, 2026, receiving approximately $496.6 million in net proceeds after underwriting discounts.
Proceeds will be used to repay $250.0 million of AWCC's 3.000% senior notes maturing December 1, 2026, lend funds to American Water's regulated water and wastewater utilities, repay a portion of commercial paper, and fund general corporate purposes.
The notes were underwritten by PNC Capital Markets, Mizuho Securities USA, RBC Capital Markets and U.S. Bancorp Investments, issued under the December 2009 indenture with Computershare Trust Company as trustee, and carry the benefit of a parent support agreement from American Water. The new 5.550% coupon is well above the 3.000% rate on the debt being refinanced, a modest step-up in interest cost.
SEC 8-K • 1mo ago Press Release
Maryland American Water Reiterates Commitment to Environmental Stewardship by Participating in Source Water Protection Week
Maryland American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced its participation in the American Water Works Association's annual Source Water Protection Week, running September 27 to October 3, under this year's theme 'Protect the Source.'
The release highlights existing stewardship efforts, including nearly 1 million tests and measurements per year at American Water laboratories and collaboration with the EPA and state agencies on water quality standards and emerging contaminants.
There are no new financial, operational, or regulatory developments; the company statistics cited (about 14 million people served across 14 states and 19 military installations) are standard boilerplate.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Virginia American Water Reiterates Commitment to Environmental Stewardship by Participating in Source Water Protection Week
Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is participating in the American Water Works Association's Source Water Protection Week, running September 27 to October 3, under this year's 'Protect the Source' theme.
The release highlights that American Water conducts nearly 1 million tests and measurements each year at its research laboratories and works with the U.S. EPA and state and local agencies to meet or surpass water quality standards.
This is a public-awareness piece with no financial, operational, or regulatory changes disclosed for AWK, whose regulated operations serve approximately 14 million people across 14 states and 19 military installations.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
VertexOne to Power Next-Generation Digital Customer Experience for American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) has selected VertexOne's VXconnect utility customer self-service and consumption analytics platform to power a modern, mobile-first digital customer experience across its national footprint.
The deployment includes American Water's first dedicated mobile app for payments, usage viewing, and service requests, plus conservation analytics, electronic billing, and paperless communications; the utility serves roughly 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations.
The release is authored by VertexOne and discloses no financial terms, contract value, or rollout timeline, so it should be treated as vendor marketing with limited read-through for AWK fundamentals.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Indiana American Water Opens New Training Center and Launches Flow Forward Program to Inspire Indiana's Future Workforce
Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of AWK, opened a $2.2 million training center in Gary and launched Flow Forward, a statewide workforce development program connecting students with careers in water, wastewater, engineering, technology and skilled trades.
Alongside the opening, the company tallied nearly $38 million of cumulative investment in Gary operations: a recently completed $23.5 million water main replacement project, $4.3 million in office renovations, and an $8 million disinfection treatment plant built about three years ago.
For a regulated utility this capex supports rate base and service reliability, but the release itself is community-relations content with no earnings, guidance, or balance-sheet implications.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 1
Tennessee American Water to Conduct Service Line Material Verification in its Citico Service District
Tennessee American Water will begin service line material verification work in parts of its Citico Service District the week of September 28, covering select areas in Chattanooga, East Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Red Bank and Rossville, GA.
The work supports updated U.S. EPA lead and copper rules requiring utilities to confirm service line materials, a baseline step toward the EPA's mandate to replace all lead service lines by 2037.
Crews from engineering partner CDM Smith will verify lines listed as unknown in company records by digging small test holes near meter pits, with no water service disruption expected and the utility affirming its water meets all lead standards.
No cost estimates or financial impact were disclosed, making this a routine compliance update for American Water (AWK), the largest regulated U.S. water utility serving roughly 14 million people.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Kentucky American Water Completes Major Infrastructure Improvement Projects on North Limestone, Euclid and Fontaine
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced completion of water main replacement projects in the North Limestone, Euclid and Fontaine areas of Lexington, Kentucky.
The City of Lexington will perform final restoration and paving in the North Limestone and Fontaine Road areas, and at the city's request Kentucky American Water will complete paving on Euclid Avenue after Sept. 18.
The projects replaced aging water mains to improve reliability, fire safety and system resiliency and reduce future main breaks, though no investment dollar figure was disclosed; such work is routine regulated-utility capex with no immediate financial impact flagged for AWK.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water and City of Camden Pay Tribute to 9/11 Victims and First Responders on 25th Anniversary
American Water (NYSE: AWK) and the City of Camden marked the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a remembrance ceremony at RCA Pier Park, adjacent to the company's Camden, N.J. headquarters, installing 2,977 American flags — one for each life lost.
CEO John Griffith noted it is the sixth year American Water has lined the park with flags, and Camden's mayor and a county commissioner also offered tributes; the flags will remain on display for roughly one week before being donated to Camden County Veteran Affairs for Veterans Day and other events.
This is a ceremonial community-relations announcement with no financial, operational, or regulatory content for AWK investors.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › News
Can Approved Rate Hikes Drive American Water Works' Long-Term Growth?
zacks.com • 1mo ago Press Release ⚠ 2
New Jersey American Water Announces New Rates and Customer Bill Credit
New Jersey American Water will implement new water and wastewater rates effective September 15, 2026, after the state Board of Public Utilities approved its rate request, adding $68 million in annual revenue.
The approved rates fund more than $1.4 billion in continued upgrades across treatment, transmission and distribution systems, including replacement of nearly 120 miles of aging mains and PFAS-related treatment improvements.
The BPU also approved the PLUS mechanism, returning more than $79 million in PFAS litigation proceeds and interest to customers as a $9.88 monthly credit for 12 months -- for eligible water customers that more than offsets the roughly $4 average monthly increase, producing a net bill reduction of nearly $6 per month during the credit period.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
West Virginia American Water Announces $275,000 Water Infrastructure Project on Thompson Avenue
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced a $275,000 project to replace 600 feet of aging pipe with 2-inch PVC main along Thompson Avenue in Bluefield, with work slated for completion by the end of October.
The project sits within the subsidiary's plan to invest more than $129 million in West Virginia infrastructure upgrades in 2026; over the past decade it has deployed over $805 million, including more than 168 miles of new water main.
For the parent, the largest US regulated water and wastewater utility serving roughly 14 million people across 14 states, this is routine localized rate-base capex with no material financial or regulatory impact.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Illinois American Water Hosts Illinois General Assembly Members at Streator Water Treatment Plant to Highlight Infrastructure Investments
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago News
American Water Works: A Fantastic Dividend Grower Worth Watching Now (Rating Downgrade)
seekingalpha.com • 1mo ago News
AWK's Missouri Unit Buys Neosho Water & Wastewater Systems for $34.5M
zacks.com • 1mo ago Press Release ● Critical
Missouri American Water Completes Acquisition of the City of Neosho Water and Wastewater Systems
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago Press Release
California American Water Begins $8.6 Million Infrastructure Improvement Project in Lincoln Oaks
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), has begun the Lincoln Oaks Water Main Replacement Project, an $8.6 million investment serving approximately 245 customers in the Sylvan Park neighborhood of Citrus Heights, California.
The project replaces aging backyard water mains, relocates them to public streets for easier maintenance, and installs individual water meters; construction began in August 2026 and is expected to run through June 2027.
For AWK — the largest regulated US water and wastewater utility, serving more than 14 million people across 14 states — this is routine, small-scale rate-base capex with no new financial or strategic disclosure.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › News
AWK Unit to Invest $0.9M to Strengthen West Virginia Infrastructure
zacks.com • 1mo ago Press Release
California American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation $20,000 STEM Education Grant to Sacramento Children's Museum
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago Press Release
West Virginia American Water Announces $900,000 Infrastructure Project in Charleston
West Virginia American Water announced a $900,000 infrastructure project on Autumn Road in Charleston to replace 2,000 feet of aging pipe with a 6-inch PVC main, scheduled for completion by late November.
This project is part of a broader plan to invest more than $129 million in statewide infrastructure upgrades in 2026, adding to over $805 million invested across West Virginia in the last decade.
Parent company American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., serving approximately 14 million people across 14 states and 19 military installations.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing ⚠ 3
AWK: 8-K · acquisition merger
On August 28, 2026, Administrative Law Judges at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued an interim order in the proceeding on the proposed merger of Essential Utilities, Inc. with and into a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water Works Company, stating that the companies and certain of their affiliates had reached a non-unanimous settlement.
The settlement is subject to approval by the PaPUC, making it a key procedural step toward the state regulatory clearance the merger needs to close. Its non-unanimous nature means some parties to the proceeding did not join the settlement, leaving room for continued intervention when the commission rules.
American Water furnished the update under Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure. The filing references the S-4 registration statement declared effective December 30, 2025 and the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus filed December 31, 2025, and reiterates that the merger remains subject to outstanding regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
SEC 8-K • 1mo ago Press Release
Illinois American Water Announces Upcoming Hydrant Flushing in Streator
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago Press Release
Tennessee American Water Provides Additional PFAS Settlement Credit to Customers
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago News
Why Is American Water Works (AWK) Down 0.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
zacks.com • 1mo ago Press Release
California American Water Completes Carmel Woods Pump Station Upgrade
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago Press Release
Virginia American Water President Addresses ASCE 2026 Report Card for Virginia's Infrastructure
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago Press Release
Illinois American Water Delivers Additional PFAS Settlement Credit to Customers
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago Press Release
American Water White Paper Highlights Community Benefits of Water and Wastewater System Partnerships
American Water released a white paper promoting the benefits of public-private partnerships, citing a 2017 acquisition in McKeesport, PA that provided $40 million in net proceeds to help the city avoid bankruptcy.
In Bellflower, CA, the company invested $4.5 million in upgrades since acquiring the system in 2022, with plans for an additional $10 million in improvements by 2027.
The company reiterated its long-term growth strategy, outlining plans to invest approximately $48 billion in capital improvements over the next decade.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Monterey Peninsula College Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation Workforce Readiness Grant
prnewswire.com • 1mo ago Press Release
California American Water Supports Cal Fire Response to Timber Fire
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
Pennsylvania American Water Delivers Additional PFAS Settlement Credit to Customers
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
Illinois American Water Announces Upcoming Hydrant Flushing in Villa Grove
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
Indiana American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Support Disaster Recovery Efforts Across Indiana
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
Tennessee American Water Completes Tank Hoist
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
Virginia American Water Announces 2026 Firefighter Support Grant Recipients
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
Kentucky American Water's Regional Water Treatment Plant in Owen County Earns Recognition for Excellence
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
West Virginia American Water Announces $140,000 Infrastructure Project on Ohio Street Alley
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced a $140,000 infrastructure project to replace 600 feet of aging pipe on Ohio Street Alley in South Charleston.
The initiative is part of a broader plan to invest $129 million in upgrades across West Virginia in 2026, contributing to a decade-long total of over $805 million in infrastructure improvements.
Construction is scheduled to conclude by the end of October, with daily work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
California American Water Comments on Possible Modification of Water Connection Moratorium on the Monterey Peninsula
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
West Virginia American Water Announces $512,000 Infrastructure Upgrade on Fayette Avenue
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced a $512,000 project to replace 1,040 feet of aging pipe on Fayette Avenue in Fayetteville.
The upgrade involves installing 6-inch PVC main and is scheduled for completion by late October, with final restoration in the fall.
This project is part of a broader state-wide plan to invest over $129 million in infrastructure upgrades during 2026.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Charitable Foundation and California American Water Award $20,000 Workforce Development Grant to Resources for Independent Living
The American Water Charitable Foundation and California American Water awarded a $20,000 Workforce Development Grant to Resources for Independent Living (RIL).
The grant funds will support RIL's employment services, helping individuals with disabilities build job readiness skills and access career opportunities.
This award is part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on Water, People and Communities.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
West Virginia American Water Announces $166,000 Infrastructure Project in Fayetteville
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (AWK), announced a $166,000 project to replace 860 feet of aging pipe on Lakota Road in Fayetteville.
The initiative is part of a larger plan to invest over $129 million in West Virginia infrastructure upgrades during 2026.
Construction is scheduled for completion by late September, with temporary service interruptions possible during work hours.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 1
Heavy Rains Cause Temporary Discharge of Partially Treated Wastewater at Sandy Beach
Hawaii American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, discharged approximately 717,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater at Sandy Beach following a power outage caused by Tropical Storm Lala.
The discharge was stopped after approximately three hours when generator power was restored, and the facility returned to full utility power later that evening.
Warning signs have been posted along the shoreline as a precaution, and they will remain until the Hawaii Department of Health advises they may be removed.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
California American Water Completes $675,000 Infrastructure Upgrade in its San Diego District Water System
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
California American Water Announces $5,000 Grant to Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation
prnewswire.com • 2mo ago Press Release
American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $75,000 in Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grants Across New Jersey
The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded $75,000 in grants to four New Jersey organizations to support workforce readiness and STEM education programs.
Recipients include Junior Achievement of New Jersey ($25,000), Students 2 Science ($25,000), The King's Daughters Day School ($15,000) and St. Joseph Social Service Center ($10,000).
These grants are part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which has invested over $25 million in community initiatives since 2012.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Proudly Support United Way Organizations through State Strategic Impact Grants
The American Water Charitable Foundation and Illinois American Water awarded over $30,000 in State Strategic Impact Grants to 11 United Way organizations serving communities in Illinois.
The funding is intended to strengthen critical programs focused on health, financial stability, and basic needs in the Metro East and Southeastern Illinois regions.
Since 2022, the organizations have contributed nearly $100,000 to United Way chapters across Illinois as part of their community impact efforts.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 2
American Water and Essential Utilities Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Proposed Merger
The Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for the proposed merger of American Water and Essential Utilities expired on August 14, 2026, satisfying a key condition to closing.
Regulatory approvals have already been secured in Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia, and a settlement in principle has been reached in Texas.
The transaction remains subject to remaining regulatory approvals, with the companies expecting the merger to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Recent SEC filings with analysis 
