American Water Issues 2010 Virtual Annual Report

VOORHEES, N.J.--()--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today launched its virtual annual report to stockholders, reducing the amount of printing traditionally associated with these materials. The 2010 annual report on Form 10-K is available at www.amwaterannualreport.com.

By providing a virtual annual report, American Water continues its efforts to preserve the Earth’s limited natural resources. The company estimates that the online report saves approximately 300 trees and 98,000 gallons of water, which would have been used in the papermaking process.

The virtual annual report brings American Water’s financial and other business information to life through a library of videos featuring members of the company’s executive leadership team. The report includes an overview of goals and explanation of growth strategies given by President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Sterba; a financial summary reported by Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ellen Wolf; and information about the company’s regulated businesses given by Walter Lynch, President and Chief Operations Officer, Regulated Operations; as well as a library of videos providing investor information.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded 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 more than 30 states as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

In 2011, American Water is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a yearlong campaign to promote water efficiency and the importance of protecting water from source to tap. To learn more, visit www.amwater125.com.

Contacts

American Water Works Company, Inc.
Edward Vallejo
Vice President, Investor Relations
856-566-4005
edward.vallejo@amwater.com
or
Maureen Duffy
Director, Communications
856-309-4546
maureen.duffy@amwater.com

Release Summary

American Water Issues 2010 Virtual Annual Report

Contacts

American Water Works Company, Inc.
Edward Vallejo
Vice President, Investor Relations
856-566-4005
edward.vallejo@amwater.com
or
Maureen Duffy
Director, Communications
856-309-4546
maureen.duffy@amwater.com