California American Water Invests $162 Million in System Upgrades Statewide in 2024

Proactive capital investments are crucial to maintaining service reliability, water quality and flow for fire protection

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water announced today its 2024 full year investment total for system improvements, totaling more than $160 million in water and wastewater system upgrades throughout its service areas.

“Investing in our water infrastructure isn't just about pipes and pumps,” said Kevin Tilden, President, California American Water. “It's about investing in the health, safety, and economic vitality of our community – ensuring that generations to come have access to this essential resource.”

California American Water’s annual investments include upgrades and improvements made to the company’s water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, tanks, pump stations, pipes, fire hydrants and metering equipment.

System improvement highlights for 2024 include:

• Water Mains: $47 million to improve system reliability.
• Fire Hydrants: $2.7million investment to improve safety and firefighting needs.
• Service Lines: $7.4 million to improve water accessibility.
• Water Treatment and Production System Improvements: $46 million to enhance water safety and reliability.
• Tanks/Storage: $6 million to ensure enough supply for future needs.

California American Water is continually investing in the local communities where it operates, to help ensure that water and wastewater infrastructure that is reaching the end of its useful life is replaced to improve service for residents.

To learn more about these investments and other projects underway across California, visit https://www.amwater.com/caaw/.

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.

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About California American Water

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 700,000 people. For more information, visit www.californiaamwater.com and follow California American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.