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5 days ago
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Missouri American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation Hydration Station Grantees
ST. LOUIS, June 05, 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., and Missouri American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded $21,025 in Hydration Station grants to 11 organizations to help purchase bottle fillers and/or drinking fountains for sustainable and safe hydration in Missouri communities. "Accessible drinking water is a resource many take for granted," said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water. "We are proud to offer an opportunity for community organizations to provide sustainable, accessible and healthy hydration for visitors and staff." Each day in the United States more than 60 million plastic water bottles end up in landfills and incinerators, according to the Container Recycling Institute. Hydration stations help reduce the number of single-use plastic bottles that end up in landfills and sources of drinking water. Funding for the hydration station grants will be provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, as part of its State Strategic Grant Program, focused on high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water's national footprint. "We're so thankful to Missouri American Water for helping us add a hydration station to the House. It's another way we can provide care and support. Staying hydrated is important—especially for breastfeeding moms. This upgrade makes it easier for families to take care of themselves while staying strong for their little ones," said Lori Jones, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States. The 2025 hydration station grantees: Twillman Elementary School Pershing Elementary School United Way of Greater St. Joseph Jennings School District Valley Park School District Jefferson City School District Rockwood School District Joplin Softball Little League Inc. Bayless Elementary School Lawson R-XIV School District Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States "The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with organizations that align with Missouri American Water and support the addition of sustainable hydration stations for community members," said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation 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 (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 About Missouri American Water Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit and follow Missouri American Water on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Christie BarnhartSenior Manager, External CommunicationsCell: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
5 days ago
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Missouri American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation Hydration Station Grantees
ST. LOUIS--(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., and Missouri American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded $21,025 in Hydration Station grants to 11 organizations to help purchase bottle fillers and/or drinking fountains for sustainable and safe hydration in Missouri communities. 'Accessible drinking water is a resource many take for granted,' said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water. 'Accessible drinking water is a resource many take for granted,' said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water. 'We are proud to offer an opportunity for community organizations to provide sustainable, accessible and healthy hydration for visitors and staff.' Each day in the United States more than 60 million plastic water bottles end up in landfills and incinerators, according to the Container Recycling Institute. Hydration stations help reduce the number of single-use plastic bottles that end up in landfills and sources of drinking water. Funding for the hydration station grants will be provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, as part of its State Strategic Grant Program, focused on high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water's national footprint. 'We're so thankful to Missouri American Water for helping us add a hydration station to the House. It's another way we can provide care and support. Staying hydrated is important—especially for breastfeeding moms. This upgrade makes it easier for families to take care of themselves while staying strong for their little ones,' said Lori Jones, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States. The 2025 hydration station grantees: Twillman Elementary School Pershing Elementary School United Way of Greater St. Joseph Jennings School District Valley Park School District Jefferson City School District Rockwood School District Joplin Softball Little League Inc. Bayless Elementary School Lawson R-XIV School District Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States 'The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with organizations that align with Missouri American Water and support the addition of sustainable hydration stations for community members,' said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation 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 (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 About Missouri American Water
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Missouri American Water Rate Order Settlement Approved by Missouri Public Service Commission
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) today approved a settlement for new water and wastewater rates for Missouri American Water. The company's rate request was filed on July 1, 2024, and was primarily driven by $1.1 billion in infrastructure investment in plant and distribution system upgrades made since its last rate filing. 'We are committed to making investments in our water and wastewater systems to maintain safe, clean, reliable and affordable service to the approximately 1.6 million people in the communities we serve,' said Rich Svindland, President, Missouri American Water. 'This settlement allows for these continued investments while remaining focused on customer affordability.' The approved rates represent a total annualized revenue increase of $63 million. New rates are expected to be effective by May 31, 2025. Missouri American Water offers customers bill payment assistance programs including a payment installment plan and budget billing options available on the customer MyWater portal at Income-eligible customers may also apply for assistance through the company's Help to Others (H 2 O) Program. More information on bill payment assistance can be found on the company's website here. Customers will receive information about the new rates on their Missouri American Water bill. Information will also be available on the company's website here under Customer Service Billing, our Water and Wastewater Rates. 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. Missouri American Water Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit and follow Missouri American Water on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. AWK-IR
Business Wire
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Missouri American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
ST. LOUIS--(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 four organizations were awarded a 2025 Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by Missouri American Water. 'Environmental sustainability directly improves water quality as it promotes ways to protect watersheds and reduce pollution,' said Rich Svindland, president, Missouri American Water. Share 'MCE is excited to receive this support to further our work educating Missourians on how to protect our watersheds from pollution and contaminants,' said Jared Opsal, executive director of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment. 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. 'Environmental sustainability directly improves water quality as it promotes ways to protect watersheds and reduce pollution,' said Rich Svindland, president, Missouri American Water. 'The selected projects will highlight the importance of protecting our water sources." Below is a list of grantees throughout Missouri. St. Louis Zoo – will support the purchase of eight sustainable drinking stations at their new Wildcare Park in St. Louis County Missouri River Relief – will support new education program connecting Jefferson City students to the Missouri River Beyond Housing – will help restore urban tree canopy and native prairie in the 24:1 community Missouri Coalition for the Environment Foundation – will support water quality advocacy to educate residents and legislators in Missouri 'The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across Missouri,' said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. 'Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.' Learn more about Missouri 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 Missouri American Water
Business Wire
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Missouri American Water Highlights Work Zone Awareness Week
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Missouri American Water is highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign that promotes safe driving in highway work zones from April 21-25, 2025. 'At Missouri American Water, our employees and contractors work daily in and around roadways to help ensure reliable service for our customers,' said Rich Svindland, President, Missouri American Water. 'While safety remains a priority, work zones can pose serious risks. National Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes our shared responsibility to keep roads and workers safe. When you slow down and stay alert in work zones, you're helping protect lives, including your own.' Missouri American Water invests millions of dollars into its infrastructure annually and has numerous crews working around the state on any given day. Whether its water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades or routine maintenance and cleaning, Missouri American Water's top priority is keeping crews and motorists safe. Missouri American Water provides these simple rules when driving through work zones: Stay alert: Pay attention to flaggers, workers, and equipment, and be prepared for sudden stops. Slow down: Follow all posted speed limits and adjust for traffic flows and weather conditions. Give yourself some space: Leave at least two seconds of braking room between other vehicles. To learn more about Missouri American Water's commitment to safety, click 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.
