The American Water Charitable Foundation granted $1.5 million to 86 nonprofit organizations across 13 states through its 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program. These grants support projects that protect clean water, promote conservation, and enhance environmental education in communities served by American Water. Recipients include groups like The HeartLands Conservancy, which will use funding to develop educational landscapes that improve biodiversity and water quality. The Foundation's efforts are part of its broader Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, emphasizing water, people, and communities, with competitive selection based on impact and measurable outcomes.
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...
