New Jersey American Water Invests Over $781 Million in 2025 Statewide Infrastructure Upgrades

Core Insights - New Jersey American Water announced an investment of over $781 million in 2025 for statewide infrastructure upgrades, a significant increase from approximately $520 million in 2024, reflecting the company's commitment to improving water service reliability and quality [1][1][1] Investment Details - The investment of $781 million aims to enhance safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water service for over 190 communities in New Jersey [1][1] - This investment is expected to create more than 12,490 jobs statewide [1][1] - Since 2010, the company has invested over $6 billion in infrastructure and capital improvements, updating aging systems and replacing or installing more than 1,094 miles of water main [1][1] Specific Improvements for 2025 - Water Treatment and Production System Improvements: A total of $78.6 million will be allocated for enhancements at water treatment facilities, including the conversion of the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant and installation of PFAS removal equipment [1][1] - Wastewater Treatment and System Improvements: Over $70 million will be invested in wastewater treatment facilities, including the rehabilitation of 15,000 feet of sanitary sewer mains in Lakewood Township and addressing inflow and infiltration for approximately 70,000 feet of pipe in Long Hill [1][1] Company Overview - American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., serving approximately 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations [1][1] - New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in New Jersey, providing services to about 2.9 million people [1][1]