American Water
American Water is a company that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Ben Keith named Director of Business Development and Government Affairs at Iowa American Water
Iowa American Water has announced it welcomed Ben Keith to the role of Director, Business Development and Government Affairs for the company, effective January 20, 2026. In this role, Ben will focus on legislative priorities, drive change in public policy, and amplify our efforts in external stakeholder engagement. Additionally, Ben will lead Business Development for Iowa American Water, […]
California’s CPUC water supply decision supports Monterey Peninsula Desalination Project
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has voted to adopt the Phase 2 Demand and Supply Estimates for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, which concludes that the region faces a water supply deficit of approximately 815 million gallons per year by 2050. The projected shortfall continues to underscore the clear need for new, robust, […]
California American Water files rate request for $750 million in infrastructure upgrades
California American Water has filed a request with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for new rates, reflecting approximately $750 million of water and wastewater system investments completed and planned from 2025 through 2028. The request reinforces the company’s commitment to replacing aging infrastructure and continuing to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable service in compliance […]
Pennsylvania American Water signs agreement to purchase the City of Pittston’s wastewater system
Pennsylvania American Water has announced that it signed an agreement with the City of Pittston to acquire its wastewater collection system for $26.4 million. The system serves approximately 4,400 customers throughout the city. Pennsylvania American Water is already the drinking water service provider for the City of Pittston and has more than 135,000 customer connections in […]
Pennsylvania American Water completes acquisition of Audubon Water Company
Pennsylvania American Water has announced it has completed its acquisition of Audubon Water Company (Audubon). The newly acquired water system serves approximately 2,900 customer connections in Lower Providence Township in Montgomery County. The system is located directly between Pennsylvania American Water’s existing Royersford and Norristown water systems. “Pennsylvania American Water couldn’t be more pleased to welcome […]
Iowa American Water granted new rates by Iowa Utilities Commission
Increase driven by over $157 million in infrastructure investments
New Jersey American Water announces new VP Business Development, Gov. Affairs & External Affairs
New Jersey American Water has announced that Kimberly Schalek Downes has joined the company this month as Vice President of Business Development, Government Affairs and External Affairs. In this role, Schalek Downes will lead the company’s strategic outreach, legislative engagement, and growth efforts across the state. She will oversee the Business Development, Government Affairs, and External […]
Illinois American Water invested over $277 million in system upgrades statewide in 2024
Illinois American Water announced its 2024 end-of-year investment total for system improvements. More than $277 million was invested to fund critical system upgrades and improvement projects across the company’s service areas throughout the year. Since 2013, Illinois American Water has invested an estimated $2 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure to address aging infrastructure, overall […]
American Water appoints Denise Venuti Free as VP of External Communications
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced that Denise Venuti Free, formerly Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs for New Jersey American Water, has been appointed Vice President of External Communications. Reporting to Maureen Duffy, Executive Vice President, Communications and External Affairs, Venuti Free will lead the company’s […]