The largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, delivering essential water services to millions of people and ensuring water quality and reliability.
American Water Works Company, Inc., and its subsidiaries specialize in providing essential water and wastewater services across the United States. Serving approximately 1,600 communities in 14 states, the company caters to a diverse customer base of around 3.4 million active customers. These include residential households, commercial entities ranging from food and beverage providers to large-scale industrial manufacturers, public sector facilities such as schools and government buildings, as well as military installations and other utilities. American Water Works also collaborates with municipalities through contracts to operate and manage water and wastewater facilities, ensuring efficient service delivery and maintenance.
With a robust infrastructure network, American Water Works operates and maintains a comprehensive array of facilities. This includes approximately 80 surface water treatment plants, 490 groundwater treatment plants, and 175 wastewater treatment plants. The company manages an extensive network of transmission, distribution, and collection mains and pipes spanning 53,500 miles, alongside 1,100 groundwater wells, 1,700 pumping stations for water and wastewater, and 1,100 facilities for treated water storage. Additionally, American Water Works oversees 73 dams, ensuring the reliable delivery of safe drinking water and effective wastewater management to approximately 14 million people across 24 states.
Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, American Water Works has a rich history of providing critical water infrastructure services. Committed to sustainability and innovation, the company continually invests in advanced technologies and operational excellence to meet the evolving needs of its customers and communities while upholding its mission to deliver quality, reliable, and environmentally responsible water solutions.