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25 items- PRMaryland American Water Encourages Customers to Practice Wise Water Use as Hotter, Drier Summer Conditions Raise Drought Concerns Across MarylandBEL AIR, Md., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As communities across Maryland are experiencing a summer expected to bring above-normal temperatures and drier-than-average conditions, Maryland American Water is encouraging customers to take simple steps to use water more efficiently and help protect local water supplies.Drought conditions across the U.S. have expanded significantly in recent months, reaching the highest percentage of national drought coverage in nearly four years. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the State of Maryland is currently experiencing severe drought conditions as a result of three consecutive years of dry weather and recent lower-than-average rainfall. Based on the
- PRVirginia American Water Encourages Customers to Practice Wise Water Use as Hotter, Drier Summer Conditions Raise Drought Concerns Across VirginiaALEXANDRIA, Va., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As communities across Virginia are experiencing a summer expected to bring above-normal temperatures and drier-than-average conditions, Virginia American Water is encouraging customers to take simple steps to use water more efficiently and help protect local water supplies.Drought conditions across the U.S. have expanded significantly in recent months, reaching the highest percentage of national drought coverage in nearly four years. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the majority of the Commonwealth is currently experiencing severe drought conditions with some areas classified as in an extreme drought. Based on the Virginia Department of Env
- PRAmerican Water Participates in EEI 2026 Keynote on Power, Water and Resilient InfrastructureCAMDEN, N.J., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., participates in the closing keynote discussion during the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) 2026 Annual Conference, held June 2 through June 4, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nev., focused on power, water and resiliency."At American Water we are committed to providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services," said John Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. "As critical infrastructure becomes more interconnected, we remain focused on solutions that directly benefit the customers and communities we serve."Cheryl N
- SECSEC Form 425 filed by American Water Works Company Inc.425 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (0001410636) (Filed by)
- PRIowa American Water Announces Jacqueline Kleppe as Manager of External CommunicationsDAVENPORT, Iowa, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa American Water announced today that Jacqueline Kleppe has been appointed to Manager of External Communications, reporting to Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water. In this role, Kleppe will lead the company's communications and external affairs efforts and oversee communications strategy across the state. She is replacing Lisa Reisen, who retired from the company after 41 years of service.Kleppe joins Iowa American Water from University of Iowa Health Care, where she served as director of outreach and engagement. She led community engagement efforts that increased regional visibility, managed statewide outreach programs that expande
- PRAmerican Water Continues Commitment to Advancing Utility Resilience; Achieves Utility Resilience Goal Five Years EarlyCAMDEN, N.J., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE:AWK), the nation's largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., announced today that it achieved its resilience goal that uses the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) Utility Resilience Index (URI) as a metric as of year-end 2025, marking a milestone in the company's overall efforts to strengthen its ability to respond to emergencies and extreme weather events."Incorporating resilience into a risk management framework helps a utility improve their response and recovery strategies, thereby mitigating the potential for loss of service. The URI helps a utility identify opportunities to improve its capacity to r
- PRAmerican Water Joins Dialogue on Affordability at the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners 2026 Annual MeetingCAMDEN, N.J., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., joins important conversations during the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners (WCPSC) 2026 Annual Meeting, held May 31 through June 3, 2026, in Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. WCPSC is a regional association within the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and brings together commissioners, regulators, utilities and industry leaders."At American Water, our focus is on delivering safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services," said Cheryl Norton, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, American Water. "From
- SECAmerican Water Works Company Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - American Water Works Company, Inc. (0001410636) (Filer)
- PRNew Jersey American Water Completes Purchase of Montague Sewer & Water Company's Utility Systems, Part of Nexus Water Group SystemsCAMDEN, N.J., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the completion of its acquisition of Montague Sewer & Water Company's water and wastewater systems in New Jersey from Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, Inc. ("Nexus Water Group"). The acquisition adds approximately 810 water and 270 wastewater customer connections to New Jersey American Water's footprint. Additionally, New Jersey American Water is welcoming to its operations two employees from Montague Sewer & Water who proudly provide water a
- PRVirginia American Water Completes Purchase of Colchester Utilities Wastewater System, Part of Nexus Water Group SystemsALEXANDRIA, Va., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the completion of its acquisition of Colchester Utilities wastewater system from Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, Inc. ("Nexus Water Group"). The acquisition adds one large customer and approximately 170 indirect wastewater customer connections to Virginia American Water's footprint. Additionally, Virginia American Water is welcoming to its operations two employees from Colchester Utilities who proudly provide wastewater service to these c
- PRPennsylvania American Water Completes Purchase of Community Utilities of Pennsylvania Systems, Part of Nexus Water Group SystemsMECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. announced today the completion of its acquisition of Community Utilities of Pennsylvania's three water and three wastewater systems in Pennsylvania from Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, Inc. ("Nexus Water Group").The acquisition adds approximately 3,300 water and 4,000 wastewater customer connections to Pennsylvania American Water's footprint. Additionally, Pennsylvania American Water is welcoming to its operations 10 employees from Community Utiliti
- PRIndiana American Water Completes Purchase of Community Utilities of Indiana's Water and Wastewater Systems, Part of Nexus Water Group SystemsGREENWOOD, Ind., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. announced today the completion of its acquisition of Community Utilities of Indiana water and wastewater systems in Indiana from Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, Inc. ("Nexus Water Group").The acquisition adds approximately 8,200 customer connections to Indiana American Water's footprint, serving communities including Merrillville, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Roselawn. Additionally, Indiana American Water is welcoming to its operations approximately eight
- PRTennessee American Water Completes Purchase of Tennessee Water Service, Part of Nexus Water Group SystemsCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the completion of its acquisition of Tennessee Water Service's water system in Tennessee from Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, Inc. ("Nexus Water Group").The acquisition adds approximately 480 customer connections to Tennessee American Water's footprint and one employee to the Tennessee American Water team who will continue to proudly provide water to these customers. "On behalf of our entire team, we are delighted to welcome our new cu
- PRIllinois American Water Completes Purchase of Prairie Path Water Company, Part of Nexus Water Group SystemsBELLEVILLE, Ill., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the completion of its acquisition of Prairie Path Water Company's ("Prairie Path") water and wastewater systems in Illinois from Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, Inc. ("Nexus Water Group").The acquisition adds approximately 13,400 water and 3,600 wastewater customer connections to Illinois American Water's footprint. Additionally, Illinois American Water is welcoming to its operations more than 25 employees from Prairie Path who have proud
- PRKentucky American Water Completes Purchase of Two Water Utility Systems, Part of Nexus Water Group SystemsLEXINGTON, Ky., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the completion of its acquisition of the Water Service Corporation of Kentucky that includes two water systems from Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, Inc. ("Nexus Water Group").The acquisition adds a total of approximately 7,600 customer connections in Clinton and Middlesboro, Ky., to Kentucky American Water's footprint. Additionally, Kentucky American Water is welcoming to its operations approximately 13 employees from Water Service Corporat
- PRAmerican Water Completes Purchase of Nexus Water Group Systems in Eight StatesCAMDEN, N.J., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the completion of the purchase of water and wastewater systems located in eight states from Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, Inc. ("Nexus Water Group"), for a total purchase price of approximately $315 million. The acquisition adds approximately 47,000 customer connections within American Water's existing footprint in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia. Additionally, American Water is welcoming approximately 70 employees to its st
- SECSEC Form 425 filed by American Water Works Company Inc.425 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (0001410636) (Filed by)
- SECSEC Form 425 filed by American Water Works Company Inc.425 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (0001410636) (Filed by)
- SECSEC Form 425 filed by American Water Works Company Inc.425 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (0001410636) (Filed by)
- ANALYSTAmerican Water Works upgraded by UBS with a new price targetUBS upgraded American Water Works from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $140.00
- PRWater Quality Reports Available Online for Iowa American Water CustomersReports show drinking water in all service areas meets quality standards DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa American Water announced today that its most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at iowaamwater.com/wqreports. The company is proud to report that once again, the drinking water provided to over 225,000 people in Iowa meets or surpasses both state and federal water quality standards for all regulated substances, including lead. "At Iowa American Water, our mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water our customers can trust every time they turn on the tap," said Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American
- PRWest Virginia American Water Expands Investment in Nitro with New Training FacilityCHARLESTON, W.Va., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia American Water recently celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art training facility in Nitro with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by company leaders, team members, and local officials.Purpose-built to support workforce development and operational excellence, the new facility features modern classroom space alongside hands-on, real-world training environments. The center is designed to equip both new hires and experienced employees with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to safely and effectively operate and maintain water and wastewater systems across the state."This facility represents a meaningful
- PRWater Quality Reports Available Online for Illinois American Water CustomersReports show drinking water in all service areas meet quality standardsBELLEVILLE, Ill., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water announced today that its most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website at illinoisamwater.com/wqreports. The Company reports that the drinking water provided to the 1.3 million people across Illinois is monitored and tested at all stages of the treatment process and throughout local distribution systems to comply with applicable state and federal drinking water regulations."At Illinois American Water, our mission is to provide safe, clean and reliable water to our customers," said Sarah Boyd, Director, Water Q
- PRNew Jersey American Water Announces 2026 Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Grant Recipients21 Departments to Receive about $50,000 in Grants CAMDEN, N.J., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water announced today that 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments in its service areas will receive about $50,000 in grants to support firefighter safety, emergency response and lifesaving equipment purchases. Funding from grants will help departments buy equipment and make operational improvements tailored to the local response needs."The grant we received in 2025 had a significant impact on our department," said Andrew J. Welsh, chief of the Bay Head Fire Department. "It helped us purchase two thermal imaging cameras, which allow for faster, more informed command decisions and st
- PRINFRASTRUCTURE WEEK: CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER HIGHLIGHTS $277 MILLION OF INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS EXPECTED IN 2026SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Infrastructure Week, California American Water today announced its continued commitment to strengthening water and wastewater infrastructure across the state, with significant planned investments in 2026 totaling approximately $277 million to support safe, clean, reliable and affordable service for customers.California American Water's capital investment is focused on upgrading aging infrastructure, enhancing water quality, reducing service disruptions, and improving system resilience."Infrastructure Week is an opportunity to highlight the essential role water and wastewater systems play in our communities," said Sarah Leeper, Preside
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American Water Works Company, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. It offers water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 16 states serving approximately 3.5 million active customers. The company serves residential customers; commercial customers, such as food and beverage providers, commercial property developers and proprietors, and energy suppliers; fire service and private fire customers; industrial customers, such as large-scale manufacturers, mining, and production operations; public authorities comprising...Where does AWK stock trade?
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