American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to over 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 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.
Our Culture is Built on Trust, Respect and Dignity for All
We are committed to supporting a high performing workforce, and seek to attract and retain employees who share our purpose and values and understand the needs of the communities in which we serve. We demonstrate this commitment through our values of Safety First, Trust, Dignity and Respect, One Team, Environmental Leadership and High Performance. We believe that investing time, energy and resources in our workforce helps to generate new ideas, continuously improve operations, and provide high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services.
Being a Catalyst for Change
We are an organization that firmly believes that embracing and celebrating YOUR individuality is critical to a productive and creative workplace, which makes us a successful company where people want to work.
In 2024, American Water launched the Catalyst for Change framework in support of our values of trust, dignity and respect. The pillars of Commitment, Consistency, Clarity, Courage and Conviction allow employees to work collectively to build the desired culture. At all levels, the company strives to understand, value and provide opportunities to each employee, and to foster an environment where all employees are celebrated regardless of their background or life experiences. To achieve the desired state, all leaders are expected to model those behaviors that are consistent with the Catalyst for Change framework.
We Value our Suppliers
Supplier diversity is an American Water business imperative. We understand the tremendous value that comes from having many diverse perspectives and are committed to the success and growth of diverse businesses across our operating footprint. Please take a look at our Supplier Diversity section of the American Water website, located here.
Our Partners
