American Water CEO Don Correll to Present to Congressional Water Caucus

First in a Series of Forums to Discuss Nation`s Aging Water and Wastewater
Infrastructure
VOORHEES, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S.
water and wastewater utility company, today announced its president and chief
executive officer Donald L. Correll is scheduled to make a presentation to the
Congressional Water Caucus this evening at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center. The
program, titled The Crisis of Infrastructure: Out of Sight, Out of Mind, is the
first of four forums to discuss the critical issues surrounding the nation`s
aging water and wastewater infrastructure.

In addition to Correll`s presentation, the program includes an overview by the
co-chairs of the Congressional Water Caucus, John Linder (R., Ga.) and Jim Costa
(D., Calif.), and an abbreviated screening of the Penn State Public Broadcasting
documentary Liquid Assets, followed by a question and answer session.

"I applaud Representatives Linder and Costa and the Congressional Water Caucus
for recognizing the urgent need to address the water and wastewater
infrastructure challenges this country faces, and I am delighted to be asked to
bring our expertise into the conversation," said Correll.

With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the water industry, Correll
has served as president and CEO of American Water since 2006. He is also
president of the National Association of Water Companies, and serves on the
boards of a variety of civic, professional and business organizations, including
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Environmental Financial Advisory Board of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and
wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company
employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water,
wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in 32
states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting
www.amwater.com.

American Water
Maureen Duffy, 856-309-4546
maureen.duffy@amwater.com

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