Pennsylvania American Water Presents $10,000 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant to York City Parks Conservancy, Supports Park Accessibility Improvements

YORK, Pa. (June 12, 2025) – Yesterday, Pennsylvania American Water presented a $10,000 American Water Charitable Foundation, Water and Environment Grant to the York City Parks Conservancy to support the construction of a new woodland playground and ADA-accessible restrooms in Farquhar Park. The presentation was made following a cleanup effort at the park, led by Pennsylvania American Water employees and community members.

“This contribution is a truly transformational opportunity for Farquhar Park and our city,” said Laura O’Grady, Chairwoman of the York City Parks Conservancy. “The commitment of both time and resources from the American Water Charitable Foundation and Pennsylvania American Water demonstrates the power of collaboration in maintaining and improving public green spaces. We look forward to the lasting impact this new playground and accessible restrooms will have on our visitors.”

At the event, volunteers came together to remove trash from the historic Farquhar Park, helping to prepare it for the upcoming summer season. Pennsylvania American Water employees, alongside local leaders and members of the Parks Conservancy’s board, worked throughout the morning, reinforcing the company’s commitment to environmental and community stewardship.

“This investment in York will help create a play space that can be enjoyed by all children,” said Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation. “We are proud to partner with the York City Parks Conservancy to make their vision a reality, and we extend our gratitude to all the volunteers who dedicated their time to help rejuvenate the park.”

The funding was provided through the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. In total, 16 nonprofits across Pennsylvania received 2025 Water and Environment grants totaling $180,000.

More information on the American Water Charitable Foundation can be found here.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.