American Water is an American public utility company that operates in the United States and Canada. It was founded in 1886 as the American Water Works & Guarantee Company. In 1914, American Water Works and Guarantee Company became American Water Works and Electric Company. In 1947 it was reorganized as American Water Works Company, Inc.
Most of American Water’s services are locally-managed utility subsidiaries that are regulated by the U.S. state in which each operates. American Water also owns subsidiaries that manage municipal drinking water and wastewater systems under contract and others that supply businesses and residential communities with water management products and services.
In 2003, American Water established the American Water Military Services Group, which serves as a contracted water utility for several military bases in the United States. Its Military Services Group works with the United States Military to treat and supply water and to collect and treat wastewater for military installations all over the country. To date, the American Water Military Services Group provides services to 11 military bases.
American Water Works Company provides services such as water line protection, sewer line protection, an in-home plumbing emergency program, electric line protection, heating system protection, cooling system protection, power surge protection, and water heater protection.
With headquarters in Camden, New Jersey, American Water has about 7,100 employees and provides drinking water, wastewater, and other related services to over 15 million people in 46 states. Its regulated business includes 53,000 miles of pipe, 609 water treatment plants, 150 wastewater facilities, 110 wells, and 75 dams.
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