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American Water Charitable Foundation and Missouri American Water Launch Hydration Station Grant Program
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with Missouri American Water, announced today it is now accepting applications for hydration station grants from eligible 501(c)(3) public charities and K-12 public schools located within its service areas.
About this update from American Water Works Company, Inc.
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