American Water Works Company, Inc.
American Water Works Company, Inc. is an American public utility company that, through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- public utility [1]
- Company / filing name
- American Water Works Company, Inc. [2]
- Headquarters location
- Camden [1]
- Founded
- 1886; 1947; 1914 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Official website
- www.amwater.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US0304201033 [1]
- CIK
- 1410636 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- AWK (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
American Water Works Company, Inc. is an American public utility company that, through its subsidiaries, provides water and wastewater services in the United States. [3]
Its regulated operations provide water and wastewater services to approximately 1,700 communities in 14 states, serving a population of approximately 14 million. The company has 3.4 million customers which includes residential, commercial, fire service and private fire, industrial, government facilities, and other water and wastewater utilities. [3]
The shares are traded on the NYSE under the ticker AWK. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, American Water Works. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: AWK (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was American Water Works Company, Inc. founded?
Founded: 1886; 1947; 1914. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of American Water Works Company, Inc.?
Headquarters location: Camden. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for American Water Works Company, Inc.?
Business sectors: public utility. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — American Water Works (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.