CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Water Treatment Plant in Bridgewater and its Canal Road Water Treatment Plant in Somerset. These surface water treatment plants serve New Jersey American Water customers in the following counties: Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Union. "This perio ...

Request supports continued infrastructure investments in water and wastewater systems that serve more than 1.3 million people in 148 Illinois communities The rate request is the first step in a thorough 11-month ICC review process. The ICC review process offers multiple opportunities for customer involvement. Customers can participate through written comments, attendance at public input hearings scheduled by the ICC, and through consumer advocacy organizations that participate in the proceedings. All rate c ...

Highlighting 2025 Community Impact Report About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California American Water is investing $4.7 million in a new groundwater well to help enhance water resiliency and reliability for Suburban-Rosemont customers. This project reflects California American Water's ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvements that support long-term system demand and help provide safe, clean, and reliable water service. "This project is an important step in helping ensure our customers and the communities we serve have access ...

Since Realty Income's initial public offering (IPO) in 1994, it's declared 667 consecutive monthly stock dividends, has increased its payout for 113 consecutive quarters, and has boosted its payout a cumulative 133 times. There's not a public company (that I'm aware of) that's upped its payout more frequently than Realty Income.One of the easiest ways to spot greatness in the dividend arena is when a company has its own registered trademark. Premier retail real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income ( ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) turns 100 years old this year, and it will commemorate the milestone with a year-long celebration of its legacy that is the foundation for future success. “Throughout our history, we have shown resilience, ingenuity, and commitment, overcoming challenges time and time again to provide our customers a safe, reliable water supply,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Martin A. Kropelnicki. “We are a purpose-dr ...

4.8% increase in annual dividend58 consecutive years of annual dividend increasesMore than 80 consecutive years of dividend payments SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share payable on March 2, 2026, to all shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 9, 2026. The March dividend will represent a 4.8% increase over the dividend paid in December 2025. The 2026 annualized dividend ...

California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) is included among the 14 Best Mid-Cap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. California Water Service (CWT) Moves to Take Full Control of BVRT in Texas Expansion Push On January 8, California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT), which already owns a majority stake in BVRT Utility Holding Company LLC (BVRT) through its subsidiary TWSC, Inc. (Texas Water), said it has agreed to buy the remaining ownership interests in BVRT. If completed, the deal would make the company the sole ow ...

Core Insights - The Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) provides targeted exposure to companies involved in water technology and infrastructure, focusing on growth opportunities in water conservation and purification [1] - Shepherd Wealth Management has initiated a significant position in PHO, purchasing 198,306 shares valued at approximately $39.47 million, which now represents 27.45% of their total assets under management (AUM) [4][5] Fund Performance - PHO has an annualized dividend yield of 0.51% and has seen an 8.2% increase in share price over the past year, although it underperformed the S&P 500 by 6 percentage points [2] - Over the last two decades, PHO has delivered annualized total returns of 8.7%, compared to the S&P 500's 10.8%, indicating a stable performance within a mature industry [7] Investment Strategy - The fund's non-diversified structure and expense ratio of 0.59% are designed for investors seeking focused exposure to water-related themes [2][7] - While the large investment by Shepherd Wealth Management may appear risky, the stability of PHO's holdings in the essential water sector is viewed positively [6][8]

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 forecasted snowstorm and freezing wintery mix this weekend. The company has initiated readiness efforts to mitigate potential impacts to its water and wastewater plants and distribution systems. "We are committed to providing safe and reliable water service to our customers, even through extreme weather conditions," s ...