West Virginia American Water announced plans to invest over $124 million in 2025 to upgrade water and wastewater systems across its service area, benefiting more than 600,000 customers. The investments will replace aging infrastructure, including over 22 miles of water mains, wastewater treatment improvements, water treatment plant upgrades, and new storage tanks. These upgrades aim to improve service reliability, water quality, and reduce disruptions. The company has invested over $920 million in infrastructure over the past decade and highlights that such investments also support local job creation.
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...
Illinois American Water announced plans to invest approximately $290 million in 2026 and $570 million through 2027 to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure across Illinois. The investments focus on replacing aging pipes, removing lead service l...
Pennsylvania American Water announced a $17.8 million plan for 2026 to upgrade its water storage infrastructure, including rehabilitating seven tanks and building two new ones. These improvements aim to maintain reliable water service, consistent pre...
