CAMDEN, N.J., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., will participate in the 2026 National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Annual Meeting & Education Conference, held November 8-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event brings together state regulators, utility executives and industry experts to explore the future of utility service amid evolving policy, climate and customer expectations.

"American Water is proud to contribute to national conversations that help shape the future of utility service at NARUC 2026," said John Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. "Our focus remains on delivering affordable service, building meaningful partnerships and advancing policies that benefit our customers and the communities we serve every day."

• Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, American Water, will participate in the 50 States of Affordability + Committee Affordability Kick Off panel, discussing how policymakers, regulators, and utility companies are managing costs while ensuring essential service. Cheryl will share more about American Water's customer assistance efforts and the implementation of practical solutions that balance customer needs, regulatory expectations and long-term infrastructure investment.
• Bill Bowers, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer, American Water, will participate in the Cybersecurity for Water and Wastewater panel, discussing the best practices for strengthening cybersecurity resilience.

With regulated operations across 14 states, American Water plays a critical role in addressing infrastructure needs, protecting water quality and supporting workforce development. Through leadership participation in conferences and summits like NARUC, American Water continues to engage with regulators and industry partners to advance innovative, customer-focused solutions.  

For more information about the 2026 NARUC Annual Meeting & Education Conference, visit: https://www.naruc.org/annual-meeting/.

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 19 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.

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