From its corporate headquarters on the Camden waterfront, American Water is spotlighting its national efforts to revitalize aging infrastructure, drawing on the same operational expertise it brings to the 2.9 million New Jerseyans it serves daily. The company on Thursday highlighted the release of its new white paper, “Wastewater Solutions: Delivering Environmental Results for Communities,” which outlines a scalable model for modernizing utility systems.
The report details how American Water identifies and upgrades struggling wastewater systems, a process that mirrors the company’s extensive work across the Garden State. By prioritizing infrastructure renewal, compliance oversight, and operational resiliency, American Water aims to remediate environmental risks while protecting affordability for customers—a core focus for New Jersey American Water, which currently owns and operates wastewater systems in communities ranging from Haddonfield to Lakewood.
While the new white paper examines successful acquisitions across the company’s national footprint, the strategies reflect the hands-on stewardship long practiced in New Jersey. Whether addressing the complex needs of legacy systems or integrating new technologies to improve water quality, the company’s approach is rooted in the same technical standards that serve over 190 communities across 18 New Jersey counties.
“With much of the nation’s wastewater infrastructure decades old, reliable systems are essential to protecting public health and the environment,” John Griffith, president and chief executive officer of American Water said. “Through sustained infrastructure investment, American Water is dedicated to providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to the customers and communities it serves.”
As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the country, American Water has announced a $48 billion capital investment plan over the next decade. For residents and municipal leaders in New Jersey, this signifies a continued commitment to the state’s critical infrastructure. These funds will target:
- System Resiliency: Fortifying treatment plants and pipeline networks against environmental challenges.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all operations meet or exceed evolving health and safety standards.
- Infrastructure Renewal: Modernizing aging assets, such as the older sewer collections systems that still serve many of New Jersey’s historic townships.
Founded in 1886 and now celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026, American Water continues to influence the utility sector from its base in Camden. The company’s focus on long-term stewardship is central to its mission of “Keeping Life Flowing” for millions, from its local NJ customers to those served across its national operations.
The full white paper, which details how the company brings newly acquired systems into compliance and establishes long-term sustainability, can be accessed on the American Water website.
