Press Releases
Press Releases
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Funding Supports Purchase of Critical Firefighter Safety Equipment
Accelerated project advances planned infrastructure improvements and includes a $50,000 grant to Scranton Tomorrow to support downtown revitalization. SCRANTON, Pa. (September 9, 2026) –...
Rate request approval supports more than $1.4 billion in ongoing system upgrades to strengthen water and wastewater infrastructure; PFAS settlement credit helps offset eligible water customers'...
West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $275,000 water infrastructure project on Thompson Avenue in Bluefield. "Ongoing, proactive investments are critical to help maintain and...
Last week, Illinois American Water welcomed a group of the Illinois legislators to its water treatment plant in Streator, highlighting the company's industry-leading approach to water treatment...
COATESVILLE, Pa. (Sept. 8, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water has lifted the mandatory water conservation order for its approximately 23,000 customer connections in its Coatesville water...
Customers must reduce usage by 10-15% COATESVILLE, Pa. (Sept. 6, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water issued a mandatory water conservation order for approximately 23,000 customer connections in...
Annual Flushing starts Tuesday, September 8 and continues through October 9 Pontiac, ILL. – September 7, 2026 – Beginning tomorrow, Illinois American Water will perform flushing of its water...
COATESVILLE, Pa. (Sept. 6, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water issued a mandatory water conservation order for approximately 23,000 customer connections in its Coatesville water system this...
ALTON, Ill. (September 4, 2026) — On Monday, September 7, Illinois American Water will begin its annual maintenance program in the Alton water system that includes testing and flushing fire...
Acquisition Adds Approximately 5,400 Water and 5,400 Wastewater Customers; $35 Million in Planned Infrastructure Investments JOPLIN, Mo., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Missouri American Water...
CAMDEN, N.J. – Sept. 2, 2026 – New Jersey American Water is continuing its investment in Springfield with an additional $2 million water infrastructure project along U.S. Route 22 Eastbound,...
California American Water has begun the Lincoln Oaks Water Main Replacement Project, an $8.6 million investment to modernize critical water infrastructure and improve service reliability for...
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S.,...
Summit Township partnership supports new booster station and improved fire protection BUTLER, Pa. (Sept. 2, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water is constructing a new above-ground booster pump...
West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $900,000 infrastructure upgrade project on Autumn Road in Charleston. "At West Virginia American Water, we believe the best way to maintain a...
Valve replacement project to begin Wednesday, September 2nd JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (September 1, 2026) – Beginning Wednesday, September 2nd, Missouri American Water will replace water valves on...
Funding Supports Purchase of Batteries for Hydraulic Extrication Tools CAMDEN, N.J. – AUG. 31, 2026 – New Jersey American Water presented the Community Fire Company of Leonardo in Middletown...
Annual Flushing starts Tuesday, September 1 and continues through October 2 STREATOR, Ill., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning tomorrow, Illinois American Water will perform flushing of its...
Latest credit of nearly $12 brings total PFAS settlement proceeds to more than $71 per customer CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee American Water announced that they are...
California American Water has completed an important infrastructure upgrade at the Carmel Woods Pump Station. The project replaced equipment originally installed in 1961 with a modern facility...
Laura Runkle, President of Virginia American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grade of C+ for drinking water and D+ for wastewater in the American Society of Civil...
Latest credit of over $15 brings total settlement refunds to more than $80 per customer while the company continues PFAS treatment upgrades across Illinois BELLEVILLE, Ill., Aug. 27, 2026...
- American Water White Paper Highlights Community Benefits of Water and Wastewater System Partnerships
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the release of its Community Benefits of Water and Wastewater System...
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S.,...
CAMDEN, N.J. – Aug. 25, 2026 – New Jersey American Water will begin door-to-door outreach in Little Silver Borough this week as part of its statewide Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The...
Funding Supports Purchase of Emergency Communications Equipment
Grant supports rain garden installation and environmental education programming for Public School No. 25 in Paterson CAMDEN, N.J. – AUG. 25 2026 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a...
California American Water is supporting Cal Fire's response to the Timber Fire by providing key water system resources to firefighting crews working to protect communities, property, and natural...
Latest credit of over $6 brings total settlement refunds to nearly $37 per customer while the company continues PFAS treatment upgrades across Pennsylvania MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 24, 2026...
Annual Flushing starts Monday, August 24 and continues through September 4 VILLA GROVE, Ill., Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning next week, Illinois American Water will perform flushing of...
$70,000 in funding support to help communities recover from severe storms and flooding, including Northwest Indiana, Muncie, Richmond, Noblesville and Cambridge City GREENWOOD, Ind., Aug. 21, 2026...
Tennessee American Water, in coordination with its contractor Landmark Structures, has completed the tank hoist of its new Lookout Valley water storage tank. Once in service, the tank will hold...
CAMDEN, N.J. – Aug. 20, 2026 – New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $1.6 million in water infrastructure improvements in Springfield to help improve service reliability,...
Eight fire departments in the company's service areas receive funding ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia American Water is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026...
Kentucky American Water's Kentucky River Station II regional water treatment plant in Owen County has earned special recognition from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for outstanding...
West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $140,000 infrastructure upgrade project on Ohio Street Alley in South Charleston. "We are proud of the ongoing work we are doing across our...
California American Water's proposal is rooted in multiple years of strong water storage through Aquifer Storage and Recovery and continued regulatory progress on the desalination project PACIFIC...
West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $512,000 infrastructure upgrade project on Fayette Avenue in Fayetteville. "This Fayette Avenue infrastructure upgrade project is part of our...
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), and California American Water announced today that the Foundation has...
Grant supports community-based monitoring, education, and prevention efforts to address harmful algal blooms in Central New Jersey waterways
Funding Supports Purchase of Critical Firefighter Safety Equipment
West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $166,000 infrastructure upgrade project on Lakota Road in Fayetteville. "We are committed to continued investing in infrastructure upgrades...
Fayetteville, W.Va., (August 18, 2026) – West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $166,000 infrastructure upgrade project on Lakota Road in Fayetteville. “We are committed to...
Discharge stopped after generator power was restored following Hurricane Lala outage HONOLULU, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaii American Water reports that approximately 717,000 gallons of...
California American Water remains committed to providing customers with high-quality, reliable service. Through continued infrastructure investments, the company is strengthening system...
Funding provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation through its State Strategic Impact Grant Program VENTURA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable...
New Jersey American Water partners with four nonprofit organizations to support career readiness, STEM education and workforce development programs CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The...
California American Water remains committed to delivering high-quality, reliable water service to its customers. Through ongoing infrastructure investments, the company continues to strengthen...
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., in...
American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) ("American Water") and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) ("Essential Utilities") today announced that the waiting period under the U.S....
More than $1 billion in planned system upgrades will strengthen water and wastewater infrastructure, while expanded affordability programs offer additional support for eligible customers...
On Monday, August 17, Illinois American Water will begin its annual maintenance program in the Metro East water system that includes testing and flushing fire hydrants in addition to a temporary...
Competitive grants offered to fire departments in communities served by Illinois American Water BELLEVILLE, Ill., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water announced today that it is...
Acquisition delivers lower average rates and long-term infrastructure upgrades MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania American Water today completed its acquisition of the...
Five years after its launch, the workforce development program continues creating pathways to opportunity while helping strengthen New Jersey's future workforce CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire
Planned work will strengthen reliability and support future growth in the State Route 19 corridor LANCASTER, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water announced that approximately 380...
Funding Supports Purchase of Gas Detection Equipment to Enhance First Responder Safety in Salem County CAMDEN, N.J. – AUG. 11, 2026 – New Jersey American Water presented Quinton Fire Company...
Funding Supports Purchase of Pulse CO-Oximeters for Emergency Response CAMDEN, N.J. – AUG. 11, 2026 – New Jersey American Water presented South Orange Rescue Squad in South Orange, N.J., with...
New Jersey American Water presented River Plaza Hose Company No. 1 in Red Bank with a $2,500 grant as part of the company’s 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program...
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2026 by...
Funding awarded through New Jersey's Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water and the New Jersey Department of Community...
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., joins important watershed management discussions during the 2026 American Society of Civil...
CAMDEN, N.J. – Aug. 7, 2026 – New Jersey American Water will begin door-to-door outreach in Gibbsboro Borough and Voorhees Township next week as part of its statewide Lead Service Line...
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., proudly highlights American Water's 140-year milestone of providing safe,...
Lexington, Ky. (August 6, 2026) – Kentucky American Water is investing approximately $370,000 to upgrade critical water infrastructure in Fayette County along Williams Lane and Beach Road. The...
Richmond Road Station water treatment plant receives Excellence in Water Plant Operations Award LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky American Water's Richmond Road Station water...
Door-to-door outreach in the Pittston area advances lead service line replacement program and helps customers access replacement opportunities at no direct cost SCRANTON, Pa. (August 4, 2026) –...
Project will modernize treatment facilities to deliver more reliable, environmentally responsible service for customers FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP, Pa. (August 4th, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water...
To show its continued commitment to community fire departments and local emergency management services, Missouri American Water announced today it is accepting applications for its Annual...
Program helps customers access affordable water and wastewater service BELLEVILLE, Ill., July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water celebrated the one-year anniversary of the expansion...
$1.1 million in total tank investments in 2025 and 2026 to improve service reliability, maintain water pressure and strengthen fire protection in Butler County SAXONBURG, Pa. (July 31, 2026) –...
As the water industry faces growing workforce needs, Illinois American Water is dedicated to supporting programs and partnerships that create career opportunities that help develop the next...
Pennsylvania American Water announced that the boil water advisory for customers in part of Scranton has been lifted. Customers were notified on July 27, 2026, of...
Second quarter 2026 GAAP earnings were $1.61 per share, compared to $1.48 per share in 2025; year-to-date 2026 earnings were $2.61 per share, compared to $2.53 per share in 2025 Second quarter...
American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced that its board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.8950 per share of common stock, payable on September 1,...
Door-to-door outreach in the Hershey area advances lead service line replacement program and helps customers access replacement opportunities at no direct cost MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (July 28, 2026)...
West Broad Street project launches first phase of $7 million in planned system investments CAMDEN, N.J. – July 28, 2026 – Just weeks after completing its acquisition of the Hopewell Borough...
Annual Flushing starts Tuesday, July 28 and continues through August 21 LINCOLN, Ill. (July 27, 2026) – Beginning tomorrow, Illinois American Water’s Lincoln District will perform flushing of...
Grants to Assist Uniformed, Professional and Volunteer Fire Departments CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee American Water today announced the opening of its 2026...
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the release of its tenth Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's...
Acquisition Adds 15,300 New Water Customers and 20 Employees; $25 Million in Planned Infrastructure Investments CAMDEN, N.J., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water today...
Calls for Voluntary Commonsense Water Reduction by Residential Customers ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia American Water is asking residential customers to voluntarily...
Calls for Voluntary Commonsense Water Reduction by Residential Customers BEL AIR, Md., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland American Water is asking residential customers to voluntarily reduce...
HIERVAN EL AGUA ANTES DE USARLA. ESTE INFORME CONTIENE INFORMACION IMPORTANTE ACERCA DE SU AGUA POTABLE, HAGA QUE ALGUIEN LO TRADUZCA PARA USTED, O HABLE CON ALGUIEN QUE LO ENTIENDA SCRANTON, Pa....
Both eastbound lanes will be closed at the intersection of West Randolph Road and Main Street from July 30 – 31
Door-to-door outreach in the Norristown area advances lead service line replacement program and helps customers access replacement opportunities at no direct cost NORRISTOWN, Pa. (July 27, 2026)...
New hands-on training center in Gary will help prepare the next generation of water industry professionals GARY, Ind., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana American Water and U.S. Rep. Frank J....
Door-to-door outreach in the Pittsburgh area advances lead service line replacement program and helps customers access replacement opportunities at no direct cost PITTSBURGH, Pa. (July 24, 2026)...
Door-to-door outreach in the Butler area advances lead service line replacement program and helps customers access replacement opportunities at no direct cost BUTLER, Pa. (JULY 24, 2026) –...
California American Water is investing $2.5 million in its Northern District Well Rehabilitation Program, a multi-year effort to strengthen groundwater infrastructure, maintain well performance,...
As the water industry faces growing workforce demands, Pennsylvania American Water, the state's largest regulated water utility, is investing in programs and partnerships that create career...
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., has announced that Big Sur...
East Newark Volunteer Fire Department receives $1,000 donation through New Jersey American Water’s “Mayor's Charity of Choice” raffle CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 22, 2026 – New Jersey American Water
Wanaque Feeds the Hungry receives $1,000 donation through New Jersey American Water's "Mayor's Charity of Choice" raffle CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 22, 2026 – New Jersey American Water donated $1,000 to
The Hopatcong Pound Project receives $1,000 donation through New Jersey American Water’s “Mayor's Charity of Choice” raffle CAMDEN, N.J. – JULY 22, 2026 – New Jersey American Water...
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that is has been named one of America's Best Companies in 2026 by TIME and...
Project reinforces water system reliability and redundancy while serving as a symbol of community pride ST. JOSEPH, Mo., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Missouri American Water will be hosting a...
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., joins important conversations during the 2026 National Association of Regulatory Utility...

