Iowa American Water President Addresses New ASCE Report Card, Urges More Investment in Critical Water Infrastructure
DAVENPORT, IA (MARCH 26, 2025) — Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for water and D+ for wastewater in the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.
“The ASCE 2025 Report Card reveals no change or improvement over the last four years – America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant. The Report Card highlights the urgent need for significant investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, not just across the nation, but also here in Iowa, said Nielsen. Our state continues to face challenges when it comes to investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in these sectors.”
With over a trillion dollars in infrastructure investments needed in water and wastewater across the country over the next two decades, American Water continues to work with local, state and federal leaders to provide expertise and investment in communities across Iowa that need to strengthen their water systems.
Over the next ten years, American Water plans to invest $40-$42 billion in our systems across the country to help ensure safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater service. In 2024, Iowa American Water invested over $40 million in infrastructure investment in its service communities.
Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 225,000 people.
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DAVENPORT, IA (MARCH 26, 2025) — Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for water and D+ for wastewater in the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.
“The ASCE 2025 Report Card reveals no change or improvement over the last four years – America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant. The Report Card highlights the urgent need for significant investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, not just across the nation, but also here in Iowa, said Nielsen. Our state continues to face challenges when it comes to investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in these sectors.”
With over a trillion dollars in infrastructure investments needed in water and wastewater across the country over the next two decades, American Water continues to work with local, state and federal leaders to provide expertise and investment in communities across Iowa that need to strengthen their water systems.
Over the next ten years, American Water plans to invest $40-$42 billion in our systems across the country to help ensure safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater service. In 2024, Iowa American Water invested over $40 million in infrastructure investment in its service communities.
Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 225,000 people.