American Water Reinforces Need for Long Term Investments as AWWA issues New Report on U.S. Water Systems

CAMDEN, N.J., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE:AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., reinforces the need for long-term investments in U.S. water infrastructure following the release of a new report from American Water Works Association (AWWA). The report, titled Beyond the Replacement Era: Balancing Compounding Infrastructure Needs with Household Affordability, finds that $2.1-$2.4 trillion is required over the next 25 years to sustain and modernize the nation's drinking water systems, underscoring both the accelerating costs of delivering safe, reliable water and the increasing pressure on household affordability.

"The AWWA report reflects the reality that delivering high-quality water is growing more complex due to aging systems and evolving standards," said John Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. "American Water is committed to investing up to $48 billion over the next ten years to modernize infrastructure, strengthen resilience and support ...

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