American Water Commemorates World Water Day by Ringing The Opening Bell at The New York Stock Exchange
CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. rang The Opening Bell® on Friday, March 21, 2025, in celebration of World Water Day.
“American Water was honored to ring The Opening Bell in celebration of World Water Day,” said M. Susan Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer, American Water. “World Water Day is not only a day to highlight the importance of protecting our water resources; it is a reminder of the serious challenges faced globally and right here in the U.S., with providing access to safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water. American Water is committed to bringing investment, expertise, and innovation to help communities across the nation build resilient water systems for future generations to come.”
The Opening Bell® was rung by M. Susan Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer, alongside other members of the American Water leadership team. Videos and photos following the ceremony will be shared on NYSE’s social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook and X and American Water social channels: LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
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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.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized as one of Forbes 2025 Most Trusted Companies in America, in addition to being ranked first in the utilities industry category on Forbes America’s Best Large Employers List for 2024; recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025 List; ranked on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024 List; and named one of America’s Most JUST companies by JUST Capital and CNBC for its continued commitment to employees, customers, communities and shareholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Contacts
Media Contacts
Alicia Barbieri
Director, Communications & External Affairs
American Water
(856) 676-8103
alicia.barbieri@amwater.com
