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Kentucky American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation State Strategic Impact Grant Recipients
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., and Kentucky American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded over $75,000 State Strategic Impact grants to 27 organizations across Central Kentucky in 2025.
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