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Tennessee American Water Delivers Additional PFAS Settlement Credit to Customers
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Tennessee American Water announced on November 11, 2026, that an additional credit of $13.07 was applied to water customer accounts. This latest credit brings total PFAS-related settlement refunds to over $84 per customer following approval from the Tennessee Public Utility Commission. The company also plans to invest over $50,000,000 in capital improvements across their service territories.
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Latest credit of over $13 brings total settlement funds to more than $84 per customer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee American Water announced that additional credits were recently applied to water customer accounts as a result of the company's receipt of proceeds from settlements reached with manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The latest $13.07 credit, applied on November 10, brings total PFAS-related settlement refunds to over $84 per customer.
The credit was made possible through Tennessee Public Utility Commission approval of a plan that enables Tennessee American Water to provide PFAS settlement funds directly to customers through bill credits as the funds are received.
The company is committed to complying with all drinking water standards and is taking appropriate actions to meet new PFAS regulations as they are implemented. Tennessee American Water plans to invest over $50 million in capital improvements across their service territories to continue providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water service. For more information about PFAS and the steps Tennessee American Water is taking to address them, visit the company's PFAS information page.
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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Tennessee American Water
Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 100 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water services to approximately 425,000 people in Tennessee and north Georgia. Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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