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Pennsylvania American Water Invests $722 Million to Strengthen Water and Wastewater Service in 2025
Pennsylvania American Water announced today it invested more than $722 million in 2025 to improve water and wastewater systems serving customers in 38 counties and 436 communities across Pennsylvania. Of the total investment, approximately $638 million supported water system improvements and $84 million was invested in wastewater systems.
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