Operating through its various subsidiary companies, American Water Works Company, Inc. delivers essential water and wastewater management solutions across the United States. The company directly supplies these vital services to roughly 3.4 million active customers spread across 1,700 communities in 14 different states. Its diverse client base includes individual households, a range of commercial entities (such as food and beverage companies, property developers, and energy providers), fire protection services (both public and private), industrial operations (like large manufacturers, mining, and production facilities), governmental bodies and public institutions (including schools and universities), and even other utility providers and local water/wastewater systems.