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Iowa American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grantees
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., and Iowa American water, today announce that six organizations were awarded a Foundation 2026 Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served throughout Iowa.
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