Form 8-K
8-K — American Water Works Company, Inc.
Accession: 0001410636-26-000115
Filed: 2026-07-16
Period: 2026-07-16
CIK: 0001410636
SIC: 4941 (WATER SUPPLY)
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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8-K — awk-20260716.htm (Primary)
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8-K — FORM 8-K - PAPUC DECISION IN GENERAL RATE CASE
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2026
American Water Works Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-34028
Delaware 51-0063696
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1 Water Street
Camden, NJ 08102-1658
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(856) 955-4001
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share AWK New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 16, 2026, Pennsylvania-American Water Company (“Pennsylvania American Water”), a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), issued a press release with respect to the July 16, 2026 decision of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (the “PaPUC”) related to a general rate case filed by Pennsylvania American Water on November 14, 2025. A copy of this press release has been included in this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. Pennsylvania American Water is reviewing the PaPUC’s decision and expects to receive a final order from the PaPUC in due course.
The information furnished in response to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits to this Current Report have been provided herewith as noted below:
Exhibit No. Description
99.1*
Press Release, dated July 16, 2026, issued by Pennsylvania American Water.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are included and formatted as Inline XBRL).
* Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.
Dated: July 16, 2026 By: /s/ DAVID M. BOWLER
David M. Bowler
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
PUC Approves Rate Adjustment for Pennsylvania American Water
Commission commends the company's efforts to bring long-term solutions to troubled water and wastewater systems across the Commonwealth
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (July 16, 2026) – Pennsylvania American Water announced today that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has ruled and approved a decision on the company’s rate adjustment request. Pennsylvania American Water appreciates the PUC’s thorough review of this case and remains committed to providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services to more than 2.5 million people across the Commonwealth.
The PUC authorized an annual revenue increase of approximately $74.9 million to support ongoing critical infrastructure improvements, including replacing aging infrastructure, expanding PFAS treatment, and continuing efforts to eliminate lead service lines. At the same time, the decision reflects a continued focus on affordability and customer assistance.
In supporting the Commission's decision, PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank highlighted Pennsylvania American Water's role in helping communities served by distressed water and wastewater systems, including the company's work bringing safe drinking water to residents of Dimock, serving as receiver for systems such as Rock Spring Water Company and East Dunkard Water Authority, and investing in systems that have faced significant operational and infrastructure challenges.
"The record demonstrates that Pennsylvania American Water has provided meaningful assistance to troubled water and wastewater systems through acquisitions, receiverships, and infrastructure improvements. These efforts have helped deliver safe, reliable service to customers and represent a public benefit that warrants recognition as part of the Commission's consideration of management performance," DeFrank said.
The company shares Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's focus on affordability as outlined in his recent statement of principles. While this rate case was filed before the Governor's letter, Pennsylvania American Water looks forward to engaging with the Governor's Special Counsel prior to future rate case filings to advance shared goals and ensure that Pennsylvanians continue to receive safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services.
Pennsylvania American Water will provide further information once the order is received and its evaluation is complete, including details on how this order will affect customer bills and the implementation of the Commission’s decision. Additional information about the company's rate filing and the regulatory review process is available at pennyslvaniaamwater.com/rates.
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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states
and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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 amwater.com 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 with approximately 1,200 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.5 million people.
AWK-IR
Media Contact:
David Misner
Senior Manager, External Communications
Pennsylvania American Water
david.misner@amwater.com
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