Press Releases

Tips to Protect Pipes Before Freezing Temperatures [Belleville, Ill] – DECEMBER 10, 2025 – As winter arrives, Illinois American Water reminds customers to prepare their home and pipes,...

Since 2019, $157 million has been invested in major upgrades and enhancements to the Metro East regional water treatment plant that focus on service reliability, water quality and operational...

Hardin, Ill. (December 1, 2025) — On Tuesday, December 2, Illinois American Water will begin its Village of Hardin District standard maintenance program that includes testing and flushing fire...

Belleville, Ill. (Nov. 24, 2025) — Illinois American Water recently invited 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to showcase their creativity by submitting artwork to the company’s...

[Belleville, Ill] – NOVEMBER 20, 2025 – Illinois American Water wants to help customers and the general public protect their residential plumbing and wastewater systems by providing important...

Helpful Tips to Safeguard Against Utility Scammers In-Person and Online Belleville, Ill – NOVEMBER 19, 2025 – Illinois American Water wants to keep customers and the general public safe on...

Belleville, Ill. (November 4, 2025) — More than $110,000 has been awarded this year to 112 Illinois fire departments and districts through Illinois American Water’s Firefighter Grant Program...

Belleville, ILL. (October 28, 2025) — The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water...

Belleville, Ill – OCTOBER 20, 2025 – Illinois American Water is committed to providing safe, clean and reliable water and/or wastewater services to the communities it serves. Part of that...

Peoria, Ill. (October 10, 2025) — On Sunday, October 12, Illinois American Water will begin its Peoria District annual maintenance program that includes testing and flushing fire hydrants...

Jerseyville, Ill. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Beginning Monday, October 6, Illinois American Water’s Jerseyville District water system will undergo its annual water main and fire hydrant flushing program...

Madison, Ill. – (September 30, 2025) – Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced today it has completed its acquisition of the wastewater collections system...

Belleville, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2025) — Illinois American Water encourages students to showcase their creativity by submitting artwork to the company’s “Water Keeps Life Flowing” art contest...

Hardin, IL (September 15, 2025) – Illinois American Water continues to make strategic improvements in the Village of Hardin’s water and wastewater systems that enhance customer...

Belleville, Ill. (Sept. 8, 2025) – Beginning Monday, September 8, Illinois American Water’s Alton District water system will undergo its annual temporary water treatment change that supports...

Pontiac, Ill. (September 2, 2025) – Today, Illinois American Water’s Pontiac District begins its annual maintenance program. This work should be completed by October 3, 2025. During this period...

BELLEVILLE, ILL. – August 26, 2025 – The City of Jerseyville, in partnership with American Water Charitable Foundation and Illinois American Water, announce the grand opening of its new...

Hardin County, Ill. (Aug. 25, 2025) – Most Illinois American Water customers served by the Hardin County water system will be under a temporary boil water order on Tuesday, August 26, while...

Belleville, Ill. (Aug. 18, 2025) – Beginning this week, Illinois American Water’s Metro East water system will undergo its annual temporary water treatment change that supports continued...

Belleville, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2025) — Illinois American Water announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2025 Firefighter Grant Program. Through this program, the company underscores...

BELLEVILLE, ILL. – July 17, 2025 – Illinois American Water joined a cohort of American Water state presidents and senior executives to meet with Members of Congress in Washington, D.C. this week...

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (June 30, 2025) - As the National Safety Council’s National Safety Month ends, Illinois American Water reminds motorists to move over for safety. Throughout June, Illinois...

Belleville, Ill. – (July 1, 2025) – Illinois American Water is increasing the income threshold for customers to receive assistance through its Income-Based Discount Program, beginning July 1...

(Belleville, Ill) – JUNE 24, 2025 – Illinois American Water’s Pontiac District Water Treatment Plant and Streator District Water Treatment Plant have received the Partnership for Safe...

Bolingbrook, Illinois – June 17, 2025 – The Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation announced on June 5th that it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation STEM (science,...