Working to Improve America's Water Infrastructure and Grid for Future Generations

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Working to Improve America's Water Infrastructure and Grid for Future Generations

President and CEO of American Water and one of the only female CEOs on the Fortune 1000, reviews what a water utility is and how American Water is working to improve the infrastructure in the United States. Story explains the two big issues are aging infrastructure for water and wastewater, and also water supply and the options for water reuse. She also addresses the drought and operations in California. American Water is working with the state regulators to implement 20% voluntary conservation throughout service areas. For example, in the Monterrey peninsula, the company is building a plant to provide the needed water for future generations. From an investment perspective, American Water offers something for the value and growth investor, guiding for 7-10% EPS growth and yielding 2.6%.

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