Tennessee American Water plans over $40 million in infrastructure upgrades in 2026 to enhance water system reliability, resiliency, and fire protection across its Tennessee service areas. Key projects include electrical upgrades at the Citico Water Treatment Plant, new and improved water storage tanks in Lookout Valley and Whitwell, and water main replacements in Chattanooga and East Ridge. These improvements aim to modernize aging infrastructure, support public health, and ensure dependable water service for about 425,000 customers. The upgrades align with broader state needs for water and wastewater improvements totaling over $7 billion in the next five years.
California American Water announced plans to invest approximately $277 million in 2026 to upgrade aging water and wastewater infrastructure across California. The investments aim to improve water quality, system reliability, and resilience, including...
New Jersey American Water is urging customers to adopt smart irrigation and landscaping practices to conserve water as the state remains under a drought warning. Despite some recent rain, New Jersey is still recovering from nearly two years of below-...
The American Water Charitable Foundation granted $212,000 to five Indiana organizations to support water quality protection, environmental education, and conservation projects. These grants fund initiatives such as protecting woodlands along Boston C...
American Water is merging with Essential Utilities to create the largest public water utility in the U.S., with the deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. The merger aims to drive long-term earnings per share (EPS) and dividend growth o...
California American Water recently finished a $4 million project replacing 9,500 feet of old water mains in Bellflower with new pipes, upgrading fire hydrants, and improving valves. This effort follows the company's 2022 acquisition of Bellflower's m...
