Press Releases

A boil water order continues in the Village of Leonore Sunday due to a water main break Saturday night. The main break caused water pressures to drop below 20 pounds per square inch (psi) in...

Belleville, Ill. (Dec. 6, 2024) The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued an order Thursday approving new water and wastewater base rates for Illinois American Water, driven primarily by $557...

Lincoln, Ill. (November 26, 2024) – This year, Illinois American Water has transitioned to a new water treatment plant in Lincoln that allows the company to continue providing high-quality water...

Belleville, Ill. – NOVEMBER 20, 2024 – Illinois American Water wants to keep customers and the general public safe on Utility Scam Awareness Day, by providing important tips to help identify...

Madison, Ill. – (November 13, 2024) – Illinois American Water has completed its $8.4 million acquisition of the wastewater system of the Metro East Sanitary District (MESD). The wastewater...

Alton, Ill. (October 23, 2024) – Illinois American Water continues to invest in its water and wastewater infrastructure in the Alton District. Recent projects include the installation of...

Peoria, Ill. (October 18, 2024) — Next week, Illinois American Water will begin its annual maintenance program that includes testing and flushing fire hydrants in addition to a temporary change...

Belleville, Ill. (October 17, 2024) — Over $96,000 has been awarded to 97 Illinois fire departments and districts through Illinois American Water’s 2024 Firefighter Grant Program. Since the...

Belleville, Ill. (October 1, 2024) — The American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF), a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated U.S. water and wastewater...

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (SEPTEMBER 30, 2024) – Illinois American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in Illinois, today announced its participation in American Water Works...

Jerseyville, Ill. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Illinois American Water lifted the systemwide boil water order for its water customers in the Jerseyville District operations Thursday morning. The boil...

Belleville, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2024) — Illinois American Water encourages students to showcase their creativity by submitting artwork to the company’s “Water Keeps Life Flowing” art contest....

Jerseyville, Ill. (Sept. 24, 2024) — Illinois American Water has issued a systemwide boil water order for its water customers in the Jerseyville District operations Tuesday night. The boil water...

Pontiac, Ill. (September 19, 2024) – Illinois American Water continues to invest in the infrastructure of its water treatment plant in the Pontiac District. Two important projects are underway:...

Streator, Ill. (September 12, 2024) – A new, state-of-the-art, ultraviolet treatment system at the Streator water plant allows for an important, additional disinfection step in the water...

Cairo, IL (August 29, 2024) – Construction of a new $10.9 million groundwater treatment plant was completed this month in the Cairo District. The now operational groundwater plant has been built...

Hardin, IL (August 20, 2024) -- Installation of a sodium permanganate chemical feed system at Illinois American Water’s water treatment plant in the Village of Hardin was completed this summer....

Lincoln, Ill. (July 19, 2024) – Beginning Monday, July 22, 2024, Illinois American Water’s Lincoln District will begin its annual hydrant flushing and maintenance program. This work should be...

Belleville, IL (May 8, 2024) – Illinois American Water continues to meet or surpass water quality standards, according to the company’s 2023 Water Quality Reports now available on the company’s

Belleville, IL – MAY 3, 2024 The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the...

Belleville, IL (May 5, 2024) – Illinois American Water proudly joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works...

Cairo, Ill. (March 22, 2024) – Next week, Illinois American Water will perform critical maintenance at its Cairo water treatment plant. The work, which involves replacing pipe connections, will...

Granite City, Ill. – (March 11, 2024) – Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water completed its acquisition of the assets of the wastewater treatment plant of Granite City for...

Lincoln, Ill. (Friday, March 8, 2024) – Effective immediately, Illinois American Water has lifted the systemwide boil water order for the City of Lincoln. Testing has confirmed water meets all...

Lincoln, Ill. (Tuesday, March 5, 2024) Effective immediately, Illinois American Water has issued a systemwide boil water order for the City of Lincoln water system due to a mechanical issue at the...