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Iowa American Water's $55 Million Investment for 2025

Ensuring Reliable Water Services for Iowa Communities

Davenport, Iowa – In a groundbreaking move, Iowa American Water announced an impressive investment of over $55 million in 2025 targeted at enhancing water and wastewater infrastructure across its service areas in Iowa. Announced on March 12, 2026, this significant funding comes as part of the company's ongoing commitment to ensuring that residents have access to safe and reliable water.

Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water, emphasized the necessity of continuous investment to modernize infrastructure that has seen much wear over time. He stated, "To provide safe, clean, and reliable water and wastewater services, we must consistently invest in our systems. These improvements not only reinforce reliability but also help us mitigate service interruptions, ensuring our communities continue to receive high-quality service far into the future."

The Investment Breakdown

The proposed $55 million in investment is set to create around 550 job opportunities, showcasing that infrastructure upgrades can significantly benefit local economies through job creation. The allocation of funds covers a broad range of improvements across various components of the water system, including:

• - Water Mains: A robust investment of $12 million dedicated to replacing, repairing, and installing new water mains across service territories.

• - Tanks and Storage: $3.5 million will be allocated for the construction of a 2-million-gallon elevated storage tank in Davenport aimed at increasing storage capacity in the Quad Cities area, expected to be completed by 2027.

• - Service Lines: An $8 million investment will focus on replacing aging lead and galvanized service lines, having already replaced 928 lines in 2025. This project demonstrates continued efforts to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines mandating the replacement of all lead service lines by 2037.

• - Wastewater Treatment Enhancements: Key projects include a $4.8 million enhancement to the Blue Grass wastewater treatment plant. Other significant investments include $3 million for maintaining water treatment plants and $1.8 million for electrical upgrades at the East River Station Water Treatment Plant.

• - New Wells: $3.7 million is set aside for the installation of a new well at the MercyOne Genesis East Campus in Davenport to better serve the hospital and nearby areas.

• - Fire Hydrants: An investment of $2.6 million will focus on replacing aging valves and hydrants in the water distribution system to ensure adequate fire protection through sustainable water flows.

Long-term Commitment to Infrastructure

In his statements, Nielsen reiterated Iowa American Water's commitment to the long-term enhancement of community services. He maintained that through proactive infrastructure modernization and timely reinvestment into their systems, they are enhancing the overall quality of service. These efforts aim to ensure a dependable water supply and wastewater processing system that meets not only current needs but also future demands.

Iowa American Water is recognized as the largest regulated water utility in the state, delivering services to approximately 225,000 individuals using the expertise of its dedicated team.

About American Water

With a legacy that extends over a century, American Water, listed on NYSE as AWK, is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the country, providing essential services to nearly 14 million people across 14 states and military installations. The commitment to safe and reliable water service continues to be the cornerstone of its operations, initiated by a team of approximately 7,000 professionals.

For more in-depth insights into their operations, visit American Water and Iowa American Water for regular updates and community engagement.

Through these monumental investments in infrastructure, Iowa American Water sets the stage not just for a stronger utility service but also for vibrant local economies, aiming to empower communities through progressive water management strategies.