American Water Works (NYSE:AWK) is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, it operates through regulated subsidiaries to provide water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial and fire protection customers.
The company traces its origins to 1886 with the establishment of its predecessor, American Water Works & Guarantee Company. Over its more than 130-year history, American Water has grown through strategic acquisitions, infrastructure investments and operational enhancements to serve an ever-expanding customer base.
Through its subsidiaries, American Water delivers water treatment, distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, along with related services such as meter reading, leak detection and infrastructure planning. The company employs modern technologies and rigorous quality controls to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and to maintain system reliability.
Operating across the United States and parts of Ontario, Canada, American Water is overseen by a board of directors and led by an experienced executive team. The company remains focused on sustainable growth, infrastructure modernization and strong customer engagement to support clean, safe and affordable water services.
