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American Water (NYSE: AWK), America's largest regulated water and wastewater utility company, has achieved recognition on TIME's America's Best Mid-Size Companies 2025 list. The company notably ranked No. 1 in the water and wastewater utilities category.

The prestigious ranking evaluates companies across three key dimensions: Employee Satisfaction, Revenue Growth, and Sustainability Transparency. The assessment was conducted in partnership with Statista, utilizing employee surveys, revenue data, and ESG metrics to generate a maximum score of 100 points. American Water's inclusion places it among the top 500 mid-size companies recognized in the 2025 list.

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has lifted drought watches for the remaining eight counties in the state. The affected counties include Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Delaware, Franklin, Lehigh, Philadelphia, and Washington.

Previously, customers in these areas were asked to voluntarily reduce nonessential water usage by 10-15% (approximately 11-16 gallons per day). While regular water usage can now resume, the company continues to promote water conservation through various resources including their Wise Water Use website section and the Alliance for Water Efficiency's Water Use Calculator.

American Water (NYSE:AWK) has scheduled its 2025 second quarter financial results conference call for July 31, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its financial results after market close on July 30, 2025.

The earnings call will feature key executives including CEO John Griffith, CFO David Bowler, and COO Cheryl Norton, who will host a Q&A session with investors and analysts. Presentation materials will be available on the company's investor relations website before the call, and an audio replay will be accessible for one year at ir.amwater.com/events.

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), in partnership with the American Water Charitable Foundation, has awarded a $25,000 State Strategic Impact Grant to the City of San Marino Fire Department. The grant will help fund the city's first fully electric full-sized emergency management vehicle.

The electric SUV will be assigned to San Marino's Director of Emergency Services, one of only 16 Type 2 Credentialed Emergency Operations Center Directors in California. The vehicle will support emergency management, police, fire, and public works functions across multiple jurisdictions, including the Verdugo Fire System and Los Angeles County's Disaster Management Area C, serving 13 member cities.

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., has announced the recipients of its 2025 James V. LaFrankie Scholarship Awards. The program selected 10 college-bound students from 93 applications, awarding each a $1,000 renewable scholarship for up to three years.

The scholarship, established in 1991, honors former American Water president James V. LaFrankie, who earned his Georgetown University degree while working at Alexandria Virginia Water Company. Recipients were chosen by an independent organization based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and teacher recommendations.

Missouri American Water (NYSE:AWK) is set to host the 20th Annual MR340, the world's longest nonstop river race, from July 8-11, 2025. The event will feature over 500 paddlers navigating 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles along the Missouri River in non-motorized boats.

The race benefits Missouri River Relief, a nonprofit organization that has removed over 2 million pounds of trash from the Missouri River and educated more than 42,000 students about river conservation. Missouri American Water, which serves approximately 1.6 million people as the state's largest regulated water utility, will provide about 40 volunteers to help organize the event.

California American Water (NYSE:AWK), in partnership with the American Water Charitable Foundation, has awarded a $20,000 grant to Chartwell School in Monterey through their Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program.

The grant will support Chartwell School's specialized curriculum for students with dyslexia and learning differences. The school provides a college preparatory, strength-based program focused on developing lifelong learning skills. The funding is part of the Foundation's State Strategic Impact Grant initiative, which focuses on three pillars: Water, People and Communities.

Pennsylvania American Water (NYSE:AWK) has announced agreements to acquire two utility systems in Pennsylvania for a combined value of $36.05 million. The company will acquire the Indian Creek Valley Water Authority for $32.8 million and the Sutersville-Sewickley Municipal Sewage Authority for $3.25 million.

The Indian Creek Valley Water Authority acquisition includes 2,700 metered customer connections and infrastructure consisting of two springs, one well, and a surface water treatment plant with a combined capacity of nearly 1 million gallons per day. The company plans to invest an additional $8.9 million in system improvements post-acquisition.

The Sutersville-Sewickley Municipal Sewage Authority acquisition comprises 500 customer connections, 12 miles of collection mains, and three pumping stations. Pennsylvania American Water plans to invest $800,000 in system improvements following this acquisition. Both transactions are expected to close by the third quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

California American Water (NYSE:AWK) has submitted a rate request to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for new rates that reflect approximately $750 million in water and wastewater system investments planned for 2025-2028. The proposed rate changes would result in bill adjustments ranging from a $3 decrease to a $17 increase per month for average residential customers, effective January 2027.

The infrastructure improvements covered in the request include new water treatment plants, replacement of aging water pipelines, and upgrades to storage tanks, pumping stations, hydrants, and meters. The company is also proposing an expansion of its Customer Assistance Program (CAP), which currently offers 25-35% discounts to qualifying customers, specifically in the Monterey service area.

The CPUC will conduct an 18-month statutory rate review process, during which customers can participate through written comments, public hearings, and consumer advocacy organizations.