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Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Seven Water Tanks to be Rehabilitated, One to be Constructed in 2025
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In conjunction with the start of the annual Infrastructure Week observation, Pennsylvania American Water today announced its 2025 tank infrastructure investment plan, including the rehabilitation of seven of its existing water storage tanks and the construction of one new tank. Pennsylvania American Water's tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting and repainting tanks extends the tanks' service lives and helps protect water quality. The total expected cost of the company's water storage upgrades and construction this year is approximately $6.2 million. 'Storage tanks are a critical part of our distribution system infrastructure,' said Tony Nokovich, vice president of engineering at Pennsylvania American Water. 'Tanks provide system capacity to residential and commercial customers, along with adequate pressure and fire protection. Maintaining and rehabilitating tanks extends their service life and is more cost-efficient than replacing them.' This year, the company will rehabilitate and repaint seven storage tanks in the following municipalities: To rehabilitate the tanks, crews will strip the original paint and apply a new coating, which serves as a protective barrier that prevents steel from rusting and impacting water quality. During tank rehabilitation, customers should not experience impacts on their water service. The company is also constructing a new ground storage tank in Fairview Township, York County, to provide additional water storage capacity, which will help the company continue to deliver reliable water service to meet customer demand and provide fire protection. With a construction cost of $1.4 million, the tank will have a capacity of 208,000 gallons. These infrastructure projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, they also help support the economic vitality of the community. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Statewide, Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $675 million in 2024 alone to improve its water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems, supporting more than 10,125 jobs. The company's 2025 tank rehabilitation and construction projects will support more than 90 jobs. 'At Pennsylvania American Water, we take pride in continuously maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure that helps Keep Life Flowing for our customers,' said the company's president, Justin Ladner. 'To provide high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services, we're committed to the proper planning, careful implementation, and of course, investment dollars that are necessary to ensure our systems operate safely and efficiently.' To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's infrastructure investment efforts, visit About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
Recipients include 16 nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania totaling $180,000 MECHANICSBURG, Pa., April 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced that 16 organizations throughout Pennsylvania American Water's service area were awarded 2025 Water and Environment grants totaling $180,000. "Stroud Water Research Center is grateful to receive an American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment grant, allowing us to expand equitable access to hands-on watershed education for K–12 students and community members across Chester County and beyond," said Tara Muenz, the center's assistant director of education. "Through immersive, nature-based activities like canoeing and fishing, participants will connect with their local waterways in meaningful ways. The experience is designed not just to inform, but to empower individuals with the knowledge and confidence to take everyday actions that safeguard and sustain clean water for all." The Water and Environment Grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. "As a provider of safe, clean water and wastewater service for customers across Pennsylvania, a commitment to the well-being of the environment and our watersheds is at the heart of all we do. We understand that as a company, we play an important role in protecting, restoring and enhancing these shared resources, but we also know we can't do it alone," said Pennsylvania American President Justin Ladner, who also serves on the foundation's board of trustees. "We – along with the American Water Charitable Foundation – are thankful for the many dedicated community partners we're able to collaborate with and support as they work to address environmental concerns, offer educational resources and help ensure the health and vitality of our state for generations to come." Below is a list of grantees throughout Pennsylvania, along with details on their respective projects: Allegheny CleanWays – Clean up illegal dumping and litter on Allegheny County waterways ($5,000) Central Pennsylvania Conservancy – Provide user amenities, passive recreational opportunities and ecological enhancements to public preserves ($15,000) Greener Partners – Create a school garden at Hancock Elementary for discovery-based education ($5,000) Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation – Offer a citizen-led program that empowers communities to monitor, understand and protect northeastern Pennsylvania's lake water quality ($5,000) Lehman Sanctuary – Deliver essential watershed science education to regional teachers ($5,000) Main Street York – Construct a waterfront trail, critical flood infrastructure upgrades and connections to the City of York's neighborhoods ($20,000) Pennsylvania Environmental Council – Fund cleanup efforts and waste disposal in the Susquehanna River and Lackawanna River watersheds ($10,000) Pennsylvania Envirothon – Support annual high school science competition teaching environmental knowledge and skills ($15,000) Pennsylvania Resources Council – Provide rain barrels and watershed protection education to Butler and Monongahela Valley residents ($20,000) and education and empower residents of Norristown to protect watersheds ($10,000) Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – Construct a community-designed gathering space with green infrastructure in McKinley Park ($20,000) Schuylkill River Greenway Association – Connect local communities to the Schuylkill River through equitable access at Reeser's Landing ($10,000) Seneca Valley Foundation – Enhance the Seneca Valley Fishery to encourage hands-on learning along school campus ($5,000) Stroud Water Research Center – Offer education programs to inform community members on how to improve their choices to protect watersheds ($10,000) Three Rivers Waterkeeper – Expand watershed stewardship and education programs in the Monongahela Valley ($10,000) Tree Pittsburgh – Distribute 200 trees at local community events ($5,000) York City Parks Conservancy – Construct a new woodland playground and ADA-accessible restrooms in an historic Farquhar Park ($10,000) "Pennsylvania Resources Council and Pennsylvania American Water are longtime partners in promoting water conservation and stormwater management," said the organization's deputy director, Sarah Alessio Shea. "We appreciate American Water Charitable Foundation's support for a program that protects watersheds from Norristown to Butler and the Mon Valley." Learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's community impact here. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: David MisnerSenior Manager, External
Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced that 16 organizations throughout Pennsylvania American Water 's service area were awarded 2025 Water and Environment grants totaling $180,000. 'Stroud Water Research Center is grateful to receive an American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment grant, allowing us to expand equitable access to hands-on watershed education for K–12 students and community members across Chester County and beyond,' said Tara Muenz, the center's assistant director of education. 'Through immersive, nature-based activities like canoeing and fishing, participants will connect with their local waterways in meaningful ways. The experience is designed not just to inform, but to empower individuals with the knowledge and confidence to take everyday actions that safeguard and sustain clean water for all.' The Water and Environment Grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. 'As a provider of safe, clean water and wastewater service for customers across Pennsylvania, a commitment to the well-being of the environment and our watersheds is at the heart of all we do. We understand that as a company, we play an important role in protecting, restoring and enhancing these shared resources, but we also know we can't do it alone,' said Pennsylvania American President Justin Ladner, who also serves on the foundation's board of trustees. 'We – along with the American Water Charitable Foundation – are thankful for the many dedicated community partners we're able to collaborate with and support as they work to address environmental concerns, offer educational resources and help ensure the health and vitality of our state for generations to come.' Below is a list of grantees throughout Pennsylvania, along with details on their respective projects: Allegheny CleanWays – Clean up illegal dumping and litter on Allegheny County waterways ($5,000) Central Pennsylvania Conservancy – Provide user amenities, passive recreational opportunities and ecological enhancements to public preserves ($15,000) Greener Partners – Create a school garden at Hancock Elementary for discovery-based education ($5,000) Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation – Offer a citizen-led program that empowers communities to monitor, understand and protect northeastern Pennsylvania's lake water quality ($5,000) Lehman Sanctuary – Deliver essential watershed science education to regional teachers ($5,000) Main Street York – Construct a waterfront trail, critical flood infrastructure upgrades and connections to the City of York's neighborhoods ($20,000) Pennsylvania Environmental Council – Fund cleanup efforts and waste disposal in the Susquehanna River and Lackawanna River watersheds ($10,000) Pennsylvania Envirothon – Support annual high school science competition teaching environmental knowledge and skills ($15,000) Pennsylvania Resources Council – Provide rain barrels and watershed protection education to Butler and Monongahela Valley residents ($20,000) and education and empower residents of Norristown to protect watersheds ($10,000) Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – Construct a community-designed gathering space with green infrastructure in McKinley Park ($20,000) Schuylkill River Greenway Association – Connect local communities to the Schuylkill River through equitable access at Reeser's Landing ($10,000) Seneca Valley Foundation – Enhance the Seneca Valley Fishery to encourage hands-on learning along school campus ($5,000) Stroud Water Research Center – Offer education programs to inform community members on how to improve their choices to protect watersheds ($10,000) Three Rivers Waterkeeper – Expand watershed stewardship and education programs in the Monongahela Valley ($10,000) Tree Pittsburgh – Distribute 200 trees at local community events ($5,000) York City Parks Conservancy – Construct a new woodland playground and ADA-accessible restrooms in an historic Farquhar Park ($10,000) "Pennsylvania Resources Council and Pennsylvania American Water are longtime partners in promoting water conservation and stormwater management," said the organization's deputy director, Sarah Alessio Shea. "We appreciate American Water Charitable Foundation's support for a program that protects watersheds from Norristown to Butler and the Mon Valley." Learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's community impact here. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $2.1 Million in Statewide Support to Communities in 2024
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., April 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pennsylvania American Water announced its charitable giving for 2024. Last year, the company provided more than $1.4 million through grants, general charitable contributions and programming support to 325 organizations across Pennsylvania. When combined with the $669,000 provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, the total amount of support increases to more than $2.1 million. "At Pennsylvania American Water, our work extends beyond providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to our customers," said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner, who also serves on the foundation's board of trustees. "Together with the American Water Charitable Foundation, we're committed to supporting organizations that make our communities a better place to live and operate." In 2024, Pennsylvania American Water contributed: $130,757 to 149 local fire and rescue organizations; $102,300 to 30 environmental groups; $74,213 to 21 health and wellness and other related organizations; $32,050 to 11 organizations promoting inclusion, diversity and equity; $58,258 to education and workforce development groups; and $312,601 to 92 organizations working in the area of community sustainability. The company also contributed $754,167 to help its customers through its H2O Help to Others assistance program, a resource that has been available for customers for more than 30 years. In addition, Pennsylvania American Water employees engaged in philanthropy, raising $151,803 and volunteering more than 2,000 hours to local nonprofit organizations through the Foundation's Employee Volunteer and Matching Gift Program. "The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with eligible nonprofit partners to support impactful initiatives and projects across the Pennsylvania," said Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation. "Our charitable focus to Keep Communities Flowing empowers our employees to get involved and our communities to learn how every drop counts." The American Water Charitable Foundation's 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program focused on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's community involvement, read the company's 2024 Community Impact Report. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. About the American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: David MisnerSenior Manager, External
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania American Water President Addresses New ASCE Report Card, Urges More Investment in Critical Water Infrastructure
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Justin Ladner, President of Pennsylvania American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for water and D+ for water and wastewater in the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. "The ASCE 2025 Report Card reveals no change or improvement over the last four years – America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant. The Report Card highlights the urgent need for significant investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, not just across the nation, but also here in Pennsylvania," Ladner said. "Our state continues to face challenges when it comes to investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in these sectors." With over a trillion dollars in infrastructure investments needed in water and wastewater across the country over the next two decades, American Water continues to work with local, state and federal leaders to provide expertise and investment in communities across Pennsylvania that need to strengthen their water systems. Over the next 10 years, American Water plans to invest $40-$42 billion in our systems across the country to help ensure safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater service. Locally, Pennsylvania American Water has invested more than $4.27 billion in capital construction across the commonwealth over the past 10 years, including over $675 million in 2024 alone. The company's expected expenditures range from $525 to $625 million annually over the next several years. Learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's infrastructure investment at "At Pennsylvania American Water, we take pride in continuously maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure that helps keep life flowing for our customers. To provide high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services, we're committed to the proper planning, careful implementation, and of course, investment dollars, that are necessary to ensure our systems operate safely and efficiently," added Ladner. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. View source version on Contacts Media: David MisnerSenior Manager, External
