Illinois American Water Recognizes Parent Company American Water's 140 Years of Providing Safe and Reliable Water and Wastewater Services to Customers and Communities in 2026

Illinois American Water Recognizes Parent Company American Water's 140 Years of Providing Safe and Reliable Water and Wastewater Services to Customers and Communities in 2026

BELLEVILLE, Ill., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., proudly highlights American Water's 140-year milestone of providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services to the communities it serves. Founded in 1886, American Water now serves more than 14 million people across 14 regulated states and 19 military installations, including 1.3 million people in Illinois.