American Water Declares Quarterly Dividend

Cash dividend payable in the first quarter 2017

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of 37.5 cents per share of common stock, payable on Mar. 1, 2017, to all stockholders of record as of Feb. 7, 2017.

American Water offers a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan called American Water Stock Direct, which enables stockholders to reinvest cash dividends and purchase additional shares of American Water common stock without any brokerage commissions or service charges. Stockholders and other persons may obtain a copy of the Plan prospectus and an enrollment form by contacting American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (“AST”) at 888-556-0423, visiting AST’s website at www.amstock.com, contacting American Water’s Investor Relations department at 877-310-7174 or by visiting the Investor Relations webpage located at http://ir.amwater.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The offer is being made solely through the Plan prospectus.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Marking its 130th anniversary this year, the company employs more than 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

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American Water Works Company, Inc.Edward VallejoVice President, Financial Planning and Investor [e-mail] DuffyVice President, Communications and External [e-mail]