CAMDEN, N.J., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., joins important discussions at the Financial Research Institute’s (FRI) Annual Public Utility Symposium held September 23, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri.
Marking its 35th year, the 2026 FRI Symposium will examine how the industry can meet changing customer demands and expectations – specifically balancing affordability, infrastructure needs, reliability and utility financial health.
American Water presenters include:
Rebecca Losli, President, Illinois American Water will join the Intercepting the New Reality panel. The session will cover AI load requests, global supply chain, and the critical water-energy requirements of data centers.
Chuck Rea, Vice President Regulatory Pricing and Affordability, American Water will participate in the Breaking the Affordability Code panel. Chuck will explore how utilities can support customers who need help, while modernizing infrastructure and fueling regional development.
Through leadership participation in forums like the FRI Symposium, American Water continues to engage with leaders, regulators and key stakeholders on advancing research, education and collaboration in the utility community and on issues shaping the future of water and wastewater service.
For more information about the Financial Research Institute and the Annual Public Utility Symposium’s full agenda visit: https://fri.missouri.edu/fri-programs/annual-public-utility-symposium/
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 19 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.
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