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...