# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001410636
**File Stem:** 0001410636-26-000056
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 9823
**Document Hash:** c2bb1b7cb5a86cc6f662f3d760bab078
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001410636-26-000056.hdr.sgml**: 20260310

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001410636-26-000056

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260305

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260310

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260310

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** American Water Works Company, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001410636
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** WATER SUPPLY [4941]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 510063696
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34028
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26739547

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 WATER STREET
- **CITY:** CAMDEN
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 08102-1658
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 856-955-4001

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 WATER STREET
- **CITY:** CAMDEN
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 08102-1658

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**Form 8-K** 

**Current Report**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)** 

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2026**

**American Water Works Company, Inc.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

**Commission File Number: 001-34028** 

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| **Delaware** | **51-0063696** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |

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**1 Water Street** 

**Camden, NJ 08102-1658** 

**(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)**

**(856) 955-4001** 

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| <u>Title of Each Class</u> | <u>Trading Symbol</u> | <u>Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered</u> |
| **Common stock, par value $0.01 per share** | **AWK** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 8.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Events.**

**West Virginia Public Service Commission (the "WVPSC") Approval of Orders Related to West Virginia-American Water Company, Inc. ("West Virginia American Water")**

On March 10, 2026, West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the "Company"), issued a press release to announce that on March 5, 2026, the WVPSC issued an amended order (the "Order") that approves the adjustment of West Virginia American Water's base rates requested in a general rate case filed on May 5, 2025. The Order approved an annualized increase of $20.5 million in West Virginia American Water's water and wastewater system revenues, which excludes previously recovered infrastructure surcharges of $12.7 million, based on an authorized return on equity ("ROE") of 9.8%, a common equity ratio of 51.0% and a debt ratio of 49.0%. West Virginia American Water's view of its authorized rate base, which was not stated in the Order, is approximately $1.1 billion.

The increased water and wastewater revenues related to this base rate adjustment are being driven primarily by approximately $239 million of related water and wastewater system capital investments made since the completion of West Virginia American Water's previous rate case and through February 2026. The new water and wastewater rates became effective as of March 1, 2026.

A copy of the press release issued by West Virginia American Water has been filed as <u>[Exhibit 99.1](exhibit991-westvirginiapre.htm)</u> hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. References and links to websites and other information contained in this press release are not provided as active hyperlinks, and the information contained in or accessed through these hyperlinks shall not be incorporated into, or form a part of, this Current Report on Form 8-K.

**Item 9.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibits to this Current Report have been filed herewith (except as noted below):

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release, dated March 10, 2026, issued by West Virginia American Water.](exhibit991-westvirginiapre.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are included and formatted as Inline XBRL). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | | **AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.** | **AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.** |
| Dated: | March 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ DAVID M. BOWLER |
|  |  |  | David M. Bowler |
|  |  |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**<u>Exhibit 99.1</u>**

![wvama.jpg](wvama.jpg)

**West Virginia Public Service Commission Authorizes New Rates for West Virginia American Water** 

*Supports over $239 Million in Continued Infrastructure Investments Across the State; Additional Customer Discount Program Also Introduced*

**CHARLESTON, W.Va., (March 10, 2026) -** The West Virginia Public Service Commission issued an amended order on Thursday, March 5, 2026, approving new rates for West Virginia American Water. The approved rates represent a total annualized revenue increase of $20.5 million, which excludes $12.7 million in previously recovered infrastructure surcharges.

The company's rate request was filed in May 2025 and supports over $239 million in investments and improvements in the system across the state since the company's last rate adjustment in 2024.

"Continuing infrastructure investments across our service territory are vital for sustaining safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services for the communities we serve, as well as maintaining compliance with water quality and environmental regulations," said **Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water**. "We strive to maintain a balance between continuous investment for needed system improvements and affordability for our customers, and this order allows us to continue to make necessary improvements for the longevity of the system."

Effective March 1, 2026, residential water customers using 3,000 gallons per month will see their average bill increase by approximately $6 per month, and residential wastewater customers will see their average bill increase by approximately $7 per month.

The Public Service Commission also introduced an additional customer discount program available to customers enrolled in the Special Reduced Rate Residential Service (SRRRS) tariff. Customers on the SRRRS tariff will receive an additional 20% discount on the SRRRS tariff rate. This will be available in addition to the company's H2O Help to Others Program™ and other bill assistance and payment arrangements already offered by the company.

Customers will receive information about the new rates in their next West Virginia American Water bill. Information will also be available on the company's website at www.westvirginiaamwater.com under Customer Service & Billing, Your Water and Wastewater Rates.

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![wvama.jpg](wvama.jpg)

**About American Water**

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

**About West Virginia American Water** 

West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 300 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 610,000 people.

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**Media Contact**

Olivia Bailey

West Virginia American Water

External Affairs Manager

Olivia.Bailey@amwater.com

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