American Water Advocates for Water Infrastructure Solutions in Congressional Fly-In

American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the US, participated in a company-wide fly-in to discuss solutions to water and wastewater infrastructure challenges with Congressional leadership. The company plans to invest $40-$42 billion over the next 10 years in infrastructure repairs and upgrades. Meetings focused on policy issues, investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, and clean water access. American Water serves over 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations.

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation's largest regulated water and wastewater utility company, recently participated in a companywide fly-in to meet with Congressional leadership and discuss potential solutions to critical water and wastewater infrastructure needs. The event, held in Washington, D.C., aimed to strengthen relationships with policymakers and address the pressing challenges faced by the nation's water utilities.

American Water President and CEO John Griffith and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Norton, along with state leadership from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, engaged in meetings with Congressional leadership. Griffith emphasized the importance of discussing sustainable, long-term solutions to address issues such as PFAS contamination, lead, and aging infrastructure.

The fly-in underscored the urgent need for significant investment in water infrastructure. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers' 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, the nation's drinking water systems received a grade of "C-," and wastewater systems a grade of "D+." American Water hosted discussions with representatives from more than 40 congressional offices, focusing on policy issues that affect water utilities, investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, and the future of clean water access.

American Water plans to invest $40-$42 billion over the next 10 years in infrastructure repairs and upgrades, serving over 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations. The company's initiatives include addressing water and wastewater challenges through significant capital investments, emphasizing the importance of these investments for the company's growth and the communities it serves.

For more information about American Water's ongoing initiatives, visit [www.amwater.com](http://www.amwater.com).

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/AWK/american-water-participates-in-companywide-fly-in-to-meet-with-g0ml3ivzt7cz.html
[2] https://www.uschamber.com/environment/letter-to-congress-on-water-infrastructure-priorities
[3] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Lobbying+Update%3A+%2460%2C000+of+AMERICAN+WATER+WORKS+ASSOCIATION+lobbying+was+just+disclosed