---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001410636-26-000131"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AWK"
cik: "0001410636"
company_name: "American Water Works Company, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-09T20:19:10+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-09T20:20:14.211604+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NJBPU approves $68M annual rate increase for American Water's New Jersey subsidiary

## Summary
- NJBPU approved $68M annualized revenue increase for New Jersey American Water, effective Sept 15, 2026.
- Authorized ROE 9.5%, rate base $6.06B, common equity ratio 54%, long-term debt ratio 46%.
- Increase supports $1.4B in capital investments; includes $9.88 monthly PFAS credit for 12 months.
- Average residential water bill up ~$4/month, offset by $9.88 credit for eligible customers.
- Company will return $79M+ in PFAS settlement proceeds via PLUS credit.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001410636-26-000131
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AWK
- cik: 0001410636
- company_name: American Water Works Company, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-09T20:19:10+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1410636/000141063626000131/0001410636-26-000131-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1410636/000141063626000131/awk-20260909.htm

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