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Missouri American Water Completes Acquisition of Orrick Water and Wastewater Systems in Northwest Missouri

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Missouri American Water President Rich Svindland today announced the company has completed its acquisition of the Orrick water and wastewater systems.

Key Points: 
  • Missouri American Water President Rich Svindland today announced the company has completed its acquisition of the Orrick water and wastewater systems.
  • More than 85 percent of voters in Orrick supported the ballot measure in April 2021 selecting Missouri American Water as their trusted water and wastewater provider.
  • Missouri American Water will invest $1.3 million in Orricks water and wastewater systems over the next 5 years to make necessary improvements to improve service and meet current and future regulatory compliance.
  • Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.

Illinois American Water Investing Over $16 Million in Jerseyville Water System

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Illinois American Water is investing over $16 million to upgrade the local water system.

Key Points: 
  • Illinois American Water is investing over $16 million to upgrade the local water system.
  • The infrastructure upgrades at the water treatment plant are part of Illinois American Waters commitment to the Jerseyville water system.
  • About Illinois American Water - Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.
  • ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER RANKED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LARGE WATER UTILITIES IN THE MIDWEST FOR TWO YEARS IN A ROW.

American Water Names James H. Gallegos Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced that James H. Gallegos has been named the Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective April 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced that James H. Gallegos has been named the Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective April 1, 2022.
  • Jim is an outstanding addition to our executive team, said Susan Hardwick, president and CEO of American Water.
  • Gallegos most recently served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Alliant Energy Corporation, which provides regulated electric and natural gas service to approximately 975,000 electric and approximately 420,000 natural gas customers in the Midwest.
  • Prior to joining Alliant Energy in 2010, Gallegos served as the Vice President and Corporate General Counsel for Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Corporation, one of North Americas leading freight transportation companies.

Illinois American Water Submits Rate Change Request to Illinois Commerce Commission

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Illinois American Water today filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to adjust its water and wastewater base rates following an extensive examination of investments to provide safe and reliable water and wastewater service.

Key Points: 
  • Illinois American Water today filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to adjust its water and wastewater base rates following an extensive examination of investments to provide safe and reliable water and wastewater service.
  • Any new rates would not become effective until early 2023, six years since Illinois American Waters last general rate change in 2017.
  • To further assist customers, Illinois American Waters rate change request includes a low-income discount tariff.
  • About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.

American Water Announces Completion of Sale of its Utility Operations in Michigan to Ullico

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Friday, February 4, 2022

We are pleased with the opportunity to partner with Ullico on the sale of our Michigan operation.

Key Points: 
  • We are pleased with the opportunity to partner with Ullico on the sale of our Michigan operation.
  • American Waters Michigan utility operations consist of approximately 5,000 customer connections and a population of approximately 12,000 across five townships in northern Houghton County, Michigan.
  • With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company.
  • American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.

Missouri American Water Invests $2.1 Million in Jefferson City’s Water System

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

To improve Jefferson Citys water system, Missouri American Water is investing $2.1 million to replace more than 9,300 feet of aging water mains.

Key Points: 
  • To improve Jefferson Citys water system, Missouri American Water is investing $2.1 million to replace more than 9,300 feet of aging water mains.
  • Because our pipes are buried underground it can be easy to take our drinking water system for granted, said Missouri American Water President Rich Svindland.
  • Missouri American Water continues to be proactive in making upgrades, and we appreciate their continued investment in water infrastructure, including a number of water main replacements scheduled for early 2022, said Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin.
  • Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.

Illinois American Water Opens Annual Grant Program to Partner with Environmental Stewards

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Illinois American Water announced today the application window is open for the companys 2022 Environmental Grant Program.

Key Points: 
  • Illinois American Water announced today the application window is open for the companys 2022 Environmental Grant Program.
  • We are proud to collaborate with community partners through our environmental grant program to positively impact our source water and watersheds, said Justin Ladner, Illinois American Water President.
  • About Illinois American Water - Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.
  • ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER RANKED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LARGE WATER UTILITIES IN THE MIDWEST FOR TWO YEARS IN A ROW.

Missouri American Water Invests $2.4 Million in Mexico, MO’s Water System

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

To improve Mexico, Missouris aging water system, Missouri American Water is investing $2.4 million to replace more than 9,200 feet of water main starting in January.

Key Points: 
  • To improve Mexico, Missouris aging water system, Missouri American Water is investing $2.4 million to replace more than 9,200 feet of water main starting in January.
  • Missouri American Water continues to conduct its work in coordination and compliance with all federal, state, and local agencies and directives.
  • Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people.
  • American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.

American Water’s 2021 Fourth Quarter, Year-End Conference Call Scheduled for February 17, 2022

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Monday, January 31, 2022

The company will host its 2021 fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call and webcast with investors, analysts and other interested parties on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Key Points: 
  • The company will host its 2021 fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call and webcast with investors, analysts and other interested parties on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
  • Interested parties may listen to an audio webcast of the conference call through a link on the companys websites at ir.amwater.com .
  • Following the earnings conference call, an audio archive of the call will be available through February 24, 2022.
  • The audio webcast archive will be available for one year on American Water's investor relations website at ir.amwater.com/events .

California American Water Seeks Bill Relief for Customers Financially affected by COVID Pandemic

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 31, 2022

California American Water requested $6.8 million in relief for customers across its California service areas.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water requested $6.8 million in relief for customers across its California service areas.
  • As we continue to see the effects from the ongoing pandemic, we understand that our customers may still be struggling financially, said Kevin Tilden, President of California American Water.
  • This relief is another step California American Water has taken to provide financial aid to its customers.
  • About California American Water: California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 880,000 California residents.