American Water Achieves 10% Resilience Boost Early, Plans $48B Investments
AWK•American Water increased its Utility Resilience Index score by 10% five years ahead of its 2030 target, reaching the milestone by year-end 2025 through targeted infrastructure upgrades and enhanced emergency planning. The company plans approximately $48 billion in capital improvements over the next decade to bolster system resilience and reliability.
1. Early Achievement of Resilience Goal
In 2020 American Water set a goal to increase its Utility Resilience Index score by 10% by 2030 and reached this target by year-end 2025, marking a key milestone in its emergency response and recovery capabilities.
2. Key Drivers of Resilience Improvement
The company attributed the score boost to targeted infrastructure upgrades, robust emergency response and business continuity plans, and ongoing employee training that enhanced its preparedness for extreme weather events.
3. Planned $48 Billion Capital Improvements
Over the next decade, American Water plans roughly $48 billion in capital improvements focused on infrastructure renewal, water quality, technology upgrades and system acquisitions to further strengthen resilience and service reliability.
