The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded over $57,000 in grants to six nonprofit organizations in Iowa to support water quality, environmental education, and conservation projects. Key recipients include the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois, who received $20,000 for climate advocacy programs, and Partners of Scott County Watersheds, awarded nearly $16,000 for water quality monitoring. These grants aim to promote environmental stewardship, protect local watersheds, and engage communities in sustainable water practices. The funding is part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, emphasizing water, people, and communities.
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...
