American Water, the largest regulated water utility in the U.S., announced it achieved its resilience goal five years ahead of schedule by increasing its Utility Resilience Index (URI) score by 10% as of year-end 2025. The URI, developed by the American Water Works Association, measures a utility's readiness to handle emergencies and restore service safely. This milestone reflects American Water's investments in infrastructure, emergency planning, and employee training, enhancing its ability to respond to extreme weather and emergencies. The company plans to invest $48 billion over the next decade to further improve system resilience, water quality, and technology.
American Water is investing in workforce development through programs targeting high school students, college interns, and adults seeking careers in the water sector. Initiatives include summer camps, internships, and training partnerships that provi...
The Ada Water Treatment Plant in Bluefield, West Virginia, received the 25-year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water for its long-term commitment to providing high-quality drinking water. This recognition highlights the plant's consist...
California American Water and Sonoma County Fire District completed projects reducing wildfire risk around water facilities in Sonoma County. The efforts included clearing flammable vegetation near critical infrastructure like water storage tanks and...
West Virginia American Water has launched its 2026 Firefighting Support Grant Program, offering up to $1,000 to local fire departments and emergency agencies for equipment, training, or critical needs. Since 2013, the program has awarded 185 grants t...
Indiana American Water is constructing a new 1.5-million-gallon elevated water tank in Noblesville's Innovation Mile to support rapid local growth. This project is part of a $15 million investment including water storage, booster station upgrades, an...
