American Water Works Company, Inc.

American Water Works is a US regulated water and wastewater services company headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AWK, and the company is included in the S&P 500 index. The company's roots go back to 1886.

The company provides drinking water and wastewater service to homes, businesses and public institutions in many US states. Rates are approved by public utility commissions in each state, so the income structure depends on regulatory decisions and on the company's investment in infrastructure. There is also a separate business line that provides water and wastewater service on military bases.

Those following American Water Works stock typically watch rate decisions by state regulators, the infrastructure investment program, financing costs, and acquisition or merger developments. On the AWK page at Lzzo.com, the share price is shown in US dollars, and the page includes a price chart, technical indicators and the data source.