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American Water Works Company, Inc. reports developments tied to its regulated water and wastewater utility operations across the United States. The company provides drinking water and wastewater services to about 14 million people through regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations, with operating subsidiaries including California American Water, Pennsylvania American Water, Maryland American Water, Virginia American Water, Illinois American Water, Iowa American Water and Tennessee American Water.
News for AWK commonly covers annual water quality and Consumer Confidence Reports, state-level service updates, infrastructure investment, public utility rate proceedings, drinking water standards, community programs and subsidiary activity in local service territories. Updates also reference the company’s long operating history and its role in regulated water and wastewater service delivery.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced that David Forcinito has been named Vice President of Operations at New Jersey American Water, succeeding Ben Morris. Forcinito will oversee statewide water production, wastewater collection, and field services, serving about 3 million customers across 18 New Jersey counties.
He brings 35+ years of company experience across engineering, maintenance, operations, and fleet leadership, and holds engineering degrees plus New Jersey Professional Engineer and DEP T, W, S, and C operator licenses.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) subsidiary Maryland American Water urges customers to practice wise water use as Maryland faces severe drought after three years of dry weather and below-average rainfall.
The company shares outdoor conservation tips, highlights potential bill savings, and promotes its MyWater portal for tracking household usage.
Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) is urging customers to practice wise water use as hotter, drier summer weather and severe to extreme drought conditions affect much of Virginia. The company highlights simple indoor and outdoor conservation steps that can help protect local water supplies and reduce customer water bills.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is participating in the closing keynote at the EEI 2026 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, held June 2–4, 2026. Leaders will discuss the convergence of power, water and digital infrastructure, focusing on reliability, affordability, resiliency, sustainability and community impact.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced that Jacqueline Kleppe has been appointed Manager of External Communications for Iowa American Water, reporting to President Brad Nielsen. She will lead communications and external affairs statewide, succeeding Lisa Reisen, who retired after 41 years with the company.
Kleppe previously directed outreach and engagement at University of Iowa Health Care, led STEM and workforce programs, and built community partnerships. She holds a master’s in organizational leadership from St. Ambrose University and a bachelor’s in journalism and communications from the University of Iowa.
American Water (NYSE:AWK) reported it achieved its Utility Resilience Index (URI) goal as of year-end 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 target. The company had aimed to raise its weighted average URI score by 10% by 2030.
According to American Water, the early achievement reflects targeted infrastructure investments, stronger emergency planning, and employee training. Over the next 10 years, the company plans approximately $48 billion in capital improvements focused on infrastructure renewal, water quality, resiliency, technology, and water and wastewater system acquisitions.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is participating in the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners (WCPSC) 2026 Annual Meeting, held May 31–June 3, 2026, in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
Company leaders will join a panel on utility affordability, discussing infrastructure investment, regulatory requirements and rising input costs with regulators and industry stakeholders.
New Jersey American Water (NYSE: AWK), a subsidiary of American Water Works, completed the acquisition of Montague Sewer & Water Company's water and wastewater systems in New Jersey from Nexus Regulated Utilities, part of Nexus Water Group. The deal adds about 810 water and 270 wastewater customer connections and two local employees. Regulatory and governmental approvals were obtained by May 21, 2026, and the purchase closed on June 1, 2026. New customers will receive transition details by mail and can access online tools, flexible payment options, and assistance programs.
American Water (NYSE: AWK), through subsidiary Virginia American Water, completed its purchase of the Colchester Utilities wastewater system from Nexus Regulated Utilities, part of Nexus Water Group.
The deal adds one large customer, about 170 indirect wastewater connections, and two employees, and follows approvals for acquiring Nexus systems in eight states, with closing on June 1, 2026.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) announced that subsidiary Kentucky American Water has completed purchasing the Water Service Corporation of Kentucky systems from Nexus Regulated Utilities, part of Nexus Water Group.
The deal adds about 7,600 customer connections, including 6,300 new customers in Clinton and Middlesboro, plus 13 employees, with regulatory approvals finalized May 21, 2026 and closing on June 1, 2026.