The American Water Charitable Foundation has awarded 14 nonprofit organizations across Illinois with 2026 Water and Environment grants. These grants support projects focused on water quality, conservation, environmental education, and community engagement to protect watersheds and promote sustainability. Notable projects include transforming a golf course into an educational natural habitat and creating rain gardens to reduce runoff. This initiative is part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, emphasizing water, people, and communities, reflecting American Water's commitment to environmental stewardship and community support.
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...
