MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania American Water is encouraging customers throughout portions of its statewide service territory to voluntarily reduce their water consumption in response to the drought watch declaration expansion announced this week by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). While the company always encourages wise water use, Pennsylvania American Water is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their nonessential water use b ...

This marks California American Water's ninth acquisition in the past five years, adding more than 13,000 new water and/or wastewater customers since 2020. SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Yerba Buena Water Company water system. The purchase of the system, which serves approximately 250 customers, was previously approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and reflects California American Wa ...

Since 2019, $157 million has been invested in major upgrades and enhancements to the Metro East regional water treatment plant that focus on service reliability, water quality and operational efficiencies, while incorporating state-of-the-art environmental technology. BELLEVILLE, Ill., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2025, Illinois American Water's Interurban (Metro East) District completed the final stages of significant upgrades and enhancements to its historic water treatment plant on the Mississippi Riv ...

A $10,000 investment in this utility company 15 years ago would be worth $51,883 today.There's a saying on Wall Street: "Boring is beautiful." Sure enough, there's nothing glamorous about America's largest water utility, but its long-term shareholders aren't complaining. Over the last 15 years, shares of American Water Works (AWK +0.19%) have delivered an average annualized return of 11.6% that turned every $10,000 invested into $51,883. With dividends reinvested, that amount would have snowballed into $72, ...

With a market cap of $25.1 billion, American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is a major U.S. provider of water and wastewater services, serving roughly 3.5 million customers across 14 states. Through its extensive infrastructure, spanning treatment plants, wells, pumping stations, storage facilities, and thousands of miles of mains, it supports residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and American W ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, 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., and California American Water are proud to support Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services with a $5,000 State Strategic Impact Grant, provided by the Foundation. Recognizing the organization's important role in addressing food insecurity, this ...

Recipients include two nonprofit organizations served by Kentucky American Water LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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., recently announced two organizations were awarded a Workforce Readiness grant, supporting communities served by Kentucky American Water. Continue Reading DV8 Kitchen Foundation "We are exci ...

Core Points - New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice for all customers in response to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Drought Warning [1][5] - The company emphasizes the importance of water conservation during this drought period, urging customers to limit nonessential water usage [2][3] - The Drought Watch was escalated to a Warning due to prolonged low precipitation and public concerns regarding water supply [2][3] Company Actions - New Jersey American Water is closely monitoring water supply levels and coordinating with operation centers to ensure uninterrupted service [5] - The company is providing guidelines for indoor water conservation to help customers save water and reduce their bills [4][5] - Assistance programs are available for customers who may need help managing their water bills during this period [5][6] Industry Context - The current drought conditions are linked to the impacts of climate change, highlighting the need for collective action in water conservation [3] - The company is leveraging redundancies in water sources to mitigate the risk of a more serious water shortage [5] - New Jersey American Water serves approximately 2.9 million people, making it the largest regulated water utility in the state [8]

Core Points - American Water Works Company, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.8275 per share, payable on March 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026, continuing the increase in annualized dividends approved by the Board on April 30, 2025 [1] Company Overview - American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, serving over 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations, with a history dating back to 1886 [4] - The company employs 6,700 professionals who utilize their expertise and the company's scale to deliver reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services [4]

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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. Preparing pipes before freezing conditions set in can help prevent damage and keep water bills manageable during the holiday season. Continue Reading Protect Your Pipes This Winter "Cold snaps can catch anyone off guard," said Ben Mo ...