The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it provided nearly $500,000 to charities across the nation during its weeklong Giving Tuesday celebration.

To inspire community giving and celebrate Giving Tuesday, the Foundation provided $100 to every employee via their Giving Rewards Account to donate to an eligible charity of choice meaningful to them. Over 3,900 employees participated, donating $390,000 to support 1,900 charities nationwide.

Additionally, the Foundation awarded Feeding America a $100,000 Corporate Strategic grant, to help address food insecurity and end hunger.

"I was proud to use my American Water Charitable Foundation Giving Rewards to support Eva’s Village, a nonprofit organization that has evolved from a soup kitchen into one of the most comprehensive providers of treatment, recovery, and supportive services in N.J.,” said Carmela Crawford, Senior Tax Accountant, American Water. “I was also randomly selected to receive an additional $1,000 in Giving Rewards to provide to an eligible charity of choice. Thank you to the American Water Charitable Foundation and American Water for fostering a culture of generosity and support."

Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has invested $15.5 million in funding through grants and matching gifts that are important to American Water’s employees and positively impact communities served by American Water.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to help Keep Communities Flowing by partnering with local organizations and American Water employees to make meaningful long-term differences in the lives of those they serve,” said Carrie Williams, President of American Water Charitable Foundation.

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation here.

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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 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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About American Water Charitable Foundation The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.

Media Contacts Alicia Barbieri Director, Communications & External Affairs American Water (856) 676-8103 alicia.barbieri@amwater.com

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