Press Releases

Water main flushing begins next month and continues through the fall CAMDEN, N.J. – FEB 26, 2025 – Beginning next week and into the fall months, New Jersey American Water will perform the...

New Jersey American Water today announced that it invested more than $781 million in water and wastewater system improvements across the Garden State in 2025 - a significant increase from the...

CAMDEN, N.J. – Feb. 18, 2026 – New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $3.5 million to upgrade critical water infrastructure in Plainfield. The project includes installing over a...

CAMDEN, N.J. – Feb. 18, 2026 – New Jersey American Water is beginning a significant local infrastructure upgrade with a $7.64 million investment in Shrewsbury’s water system. Starting in...

CAMDEN, N.J. – Feb. 17, 2026 – New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $400,000 to upgrade critical water infrastructure in Camden. The project includes replacing 1,700 feet of...

New Jersey American Water is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation invites community partners to...

Agencies encouraged to apply by April 3 for funding that strengthens emergency response capabilities CAMDEN, N.J., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water today announced the...

As part of an annual, routine maintenance program, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from using chloramine to free chlorine at its Swimming River Water...

CAMDEN, N.J. – Feb. 2, 2026 – New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $2.5 million to upgrade critical water infrastructure in Cherry Hill, replacing nearly a mile of aging water...

As part of an annual, routine maintenance program, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from using chloramine to free chlorine at its Raritan-Millstone...

State's largest water and wastewater utility prepares for snowstorm and shares safety tips for customers CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water is preparing for...

CAMDEN, N.J. – JAN. 20, 2025 — New Jersey American Water has begun lead service line replacement work in South Orange Village as part of its ongoing commitment to protecting public health and...

Request supports continued infrastructure investments, expanded customer assistance, and a plan to return tax-related savings to customers CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey...

New Jersey American Water and The Watershed Institute Urge Responsible Winter Salt Use to Protect Waterways and Wildlife CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With winter underway and the...

New Jersey American Water is investing $1.5 million to upgrade critical water infrastructure in Bernardsville, installing approximately 300 feet of new water main...

New Jersey American Water to Invest $7 Million in Infrastructure in First Five Years CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water announced today it signed an agreement to...

Company urges customers to conserve water as New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issues Drought Warning CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the New Jersey Department...

Frigid temperatures have arrived earlier than usual across the Northeast, and New Jersey American Water is reminding customers to take steps now to protect their plumbing and avoid costly repairs....

Excitement filled the room at Essex County College today as 11 participants graduated from New Jersey American Water's fifth annual Water Utility Pipeline (Water UP!) program. The graduating...

CAMDEN, N.J. – NOV. 26, 2025 –New Jersey American Water recently donated $25,000 to ten food banks across the state and held food drives at each of its operating centers, which garnered over...

CAMDEN, N.J. – November 19, 2025 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and...

CAMDEN, N.J. – NOV. 5, 2025 – New Jersey American Water President Mark McDonough issued the following statement today on the New Jersey election results and Governor-elect...

CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 30, 2025 – As the federal government shutdown continues to delay pay for federal worker and contractors and disrupts funding for public programs, New Jersey...

WASHINGTON, N.J. — OCT. 28, 2025 — New Jersey American Water officially broke ground today on a new operations center in Washington, marking a significant investment in infrastructure...

CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 21, 2025 – New Jersey American Water announced today that an agreement has been reached for it to acquire Gordon’s Corner Water Company (Gordon’s Corner), a...

CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 7, 2025 – New Jersey American Water today completed its acquisition of the water system of South Orange Village for $19.7 million. This former municipally owned system...

CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 6, 2025 – New Jersey American Water recently provided Heart of Camden with a donation of 10 iPads. The organization, which focuses on housing restoration...

New Jersey American Water is replacing over half of a mile of aging cast iron water main in Bernardsville starting in September. The company will upgrade water lines, which were installed...

SEPT. 26, 2025 – New Jersey American Water will replace over three miles of aging cast iron water main in Neptune starting in September. The company will upgrade water lines, which were...

SEPT. 23, 2025 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater...

CAMDEN, N.J. – Sept. 22, 2025 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water...

Sept. 18, 2025 – New Jersey American Water will replace 1,490 feet of aging cast iron water main in Irvington starting this month. The company will upgrade water lines, which were installed...

New Jersey American Water is investing $250,000 to install 730 feet of new 6-inch ductile iron pipe in Highlands starting this month. The installation will take place on North Street from...

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility...

August 29, 2025 – New Jersey American Water will replace over half of a mile of aging cast iron water main in Union starting in September. The company will upgrade water lines, which were...

CAMDEN, N.J. – AUG. 21, 2025 – New Jersey American Water is investing more than $2 million this summer to upgrade over a mile of aging water infrastructure in Bernards Township...

CAMDEN, N.J. – AUG. 21, 2025 – New Jersey American Water will replace 3,140 feet of aging water pipe in Dunellen starting this month. The company will upgrade the 6-inch water lines...

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company...

CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 22, 2025 – In support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, New Jersey American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are proud to name the...

CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 17, 2025 – New Jersey American Water President Mark McDonough joined a cohort of American Water state presidents and senior executives to meet with Members of Congress...

In support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, New Jersey American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are proud to name New Jersey Audubon Society...

CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 8, 2025 – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 4,660 feet of aging water main in Riverside starting this week. The company will upgrade the water...

CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 7, 2025 – In support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, New Jersey American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are proud to name The...

CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 2, 2025 – As grills fire up and backyard parties kick off for the Fourth of July, New Jersey American Water has a friendly reminder for customers and vacationers – ‘Don’t let...

New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $4 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Burlington County this year. The company is replacing approximately two and a half miles...

New Jersey American Water will replace approximately one mile of aging cast iron water main in Dunellen starting this month. The company will upgrade water lines, which were installed...

New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $1.8 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Camden County. The company will replace over one mile of aging cast iron water main...

New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 4,900 feet of aging 6-inch cast iron water main in West Orange. The 1930s water main will be upgraded with new 12-inch and 16-inch...

CAMDEN, N.J. – JUNE 23, 2025 – Following the Murphy Administration and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJ DEP) Drought Warning lift, New Jersey...

CAMDEN, N.J. – JUNE 19, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. – Customers residing in Salem City, Quinton Township, and Mannington Township (Salem System PWSID: NJ1712001) were...