8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 28, 2008

American Water Works Company, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number:  001-34028

Delaware	51-0063696
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer
incorporation)	Identification No.)

1025 Laurel Oak Road

Voorhees, NJ 08043

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(856) 346-8200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[  ]   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[  ]   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On July 28, 2008, the Company appointed John S. Young to the position of President of American Water Services, a newly created executive officer position. In his new position, Mr. Young will lead multiple functions that provide operating support to the regulated and nonregulated businesses and work closely with business development on large-scale growth opportunities. The position of Chief Operating Officer, previously held by Mr. Young, is being retired.

In connection with the appointment of Mr. Young, the Company issued a press release on July 28, 2008. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

On July 28, 2008, the board of directors of the Company appointed Ms. Julia L. Johnson as an independent director of the Company, effective August 1, 2008, with a term expiring at the 2009 annual meeting of stockholders. Ms. Johnson will serve on the Nominating/Corporate G overnance Committee. In accordance with the Company's current board of directors' compensation arrangement, Ms. Johnson will receive an annual retainer of $14,583 for the remainder of 2008, $2,000 for each board of directors meeting attended, $1,000 for each interim telephonic board meeting attended and $1,500 for each committee meeting attended, as well as reimbursement for expenses incurred in attending board and committee meetings. Ms. Johnson will also be paid additional annual stock compensation for the remainder of 2008 of $16,667: 40% of which will consist of restricted stock units and 60% of which will consist of stock options.

In connection with the appointment of Ms. Johnson, the Company issued a press release on August 1, 2008. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01.    Other Events

Additionally on July 28, 2008, the Company appointed Walter J. Lynch to the position of President of Regulated Operations, a newly created executive officer position. In his new position, Mr. Lynch will be responsible for operational oversight of the Company's regulated businesses, as well as the Company's two national customer call centers. Mr. Lynch formerly served as our Executive Vice President, Eastern Division.

In connection with the appointment of Mr. Lynch, the Company issued a press release on July 28, 2008. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1    Press Release dated July 28, 2008

99.2    Press Release dated August 1, 2008

Signature(s)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		American Water Works Company, Inc.
Date: August 01, 2008	By:	/s/    George W. Patrick
		George W. Patrick
		SVP, General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
EX-99.1	Press Release dated July 28, 2008
EX-99.2	Press Release dated August 1, 2008

EX-99.1 2 rrd214228_25272.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 28, 2008

July 28, 2008

Maureen Duffy

Director, Communications

T: 856-309-4546

maureen.duffy@amwater.com

American Water Appoints Walter Lynch and John Young to New Leadership Roles

VOORHEES, N.J., July 28, 2008 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that Walter Lynch has been appointed to the newly created position of president of regulated operations and John Young has been appointed as president of American Water Services, a new entity that will support the company's growth initiatives and service offerings. Young will also continue to serve as president of American Water Works Service Company, providing operating support to all aspects of the business. Both Lynch and Young will report to president and CEO, Don Correll.

"Walter and John are key leaders in this company," said Don Correll, president and CEO of American Water. "These changes were made to continue to strengthen American Water, to support our growth and to drive performance. Walter and John have vast experience in this industry and I have every confidence that through these new positions, they will help this company achieve its full potential."

In his new role, Lynch will be responsible for the successful performance of American Water's 20 regulated states, serving approximately 1,625 communities. All of the state presidents will now report to him. In addition, Lynch will lead the company's two national customer call centers.

As president of American Water Services, Young will work to align the organization's capabilities to support various growth opportunities like the company's recent successes with the Tampa Bay desalination project in Florida and the Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant in Arizona.

Young will also continue to lead multiple operational functions, as well as lead the business transformation of the company's information technology effort. This critical effort will ensure the company employs the proper technology to execute its key strategies.

Lynch joined American Water in 2001 and most recently served as the executive vice president of business operations for the company's Eastern Division. The division encompasses eight states stretching from Tennessee to New York and has approximately 2, 600 employees. Prior to that, he was president of American Water's Northeast Region. In this role, he oversaw more than 1,000 employees and was responsible for operations that provided more than 2 million people in New Jersey and New York with water and wastewater services. Lynch also served as president of American Water Products and Services Group. In this capacity, he led and developed 10 non-regulated business lines with more than $500 million in revenue and 1,500 employees. Before joining American Water, he was involved in various start-up and growth organizations in the environmental industry. He also worked for Mobil Oil Corp. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Lynch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering and a ttained the rank of Captain before his departure from the U. S. Army in 1990.

Young joined American Water in 1977 and has held a variety of operations, engineering and executive positions, including chief operating officer, vice president of engineering, vice president of technical services, and vice president of operations and investment performance. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Design/Build Institute of America (board member), the American Water Works Association (board member, section chair and Fuller awardee), and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He also serves on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Drinking Water Advisory Council and several EPA working groups. A registered professional engineer in a number of states, Young holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Duke University and a master's in environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina.

About American Water

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15.6 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada.

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August 1, 2008

Maureen Duffy

Director, Communications

T: 856-309-4546

maureen.duffy@amwater.com

American Water Appoints New Member

to Board of Directors

VOORHEES, N.J., August 1, 2008 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced that Julia L. Johnson has been appointed as an independent member of the company's Board of Directors effective August 1, 2008.

"American Water is pleased to have Julia join our Board of Directors," said Don Correll, president and CEO of American Water. "Ms. Johnson brings more than 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in the utility industry to American Water. She is an excellent addition to our Board."

Ms. Johnson is president of NetCommunications, L.L.C., a strategy consulting firm specializing in the communications, energy, and information technology public policy arenas. Prior to founding NetCommunications, Ms. Johnson was senior vice president of policy and strategic communications for MILCOM Technologies, Inc., a military technology commercialization company.

Prior to her work at MILCOM, Ms. Johnson served on the Florida Public Service Commission for two consecutive terms from 1992-1999. In that capacity, she served as the chief regulator of Florida's $16 billion water and wastewater, electric, gas and communications industries. She served as chairperson from 1997-1999.

Ms. Johnson served as the state chair of the Federal/State Joint Board on Universal Service, which provided regulatory policy recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission on the deployment of communications infrastructure and universal service support mechanisms, bringing internet access to schools and libraries across the nation. Ms. Johnson also chaired Florida's Information Service Technology Development Task Force, which advised Florida's governor and legislature on information technology policy and related legislative issues.

Ms. Johnson also serves on the Board of Directors of Allegheny Energy, Inc., a utility holding company, which, through its subsidiaries, engages in power generation operations, as well as natural gas distribution and transmission, MasTec, Inc., a provider of telecommunications and energy infrastructure construction and Northwestern Corporation, a provider of electricity and natural gas. Ms. Johnson holds a Juris Doctorate and a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Florida.

About American Water

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15.6 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada.

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EX-99.1

July 28, 2008

Maureen Duffy

Director, Communications

T: 856-309-4546

maureen.duffy@amwater.com

American Water Appoints Walter Lynch and John Young to New Leadership Roles

VOORHEES, N.J., July 28, 2008 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that Walter Lynch has been appointed to the newly created position of president of regulated operations and John Young has been appointed as president of American Water Services, a new entity that will support the company's growth initiatives and service offerings. Young will also continue to serve as president of American Water Works Service Company, providing operating support to all aspects of the business. Both Lynch and Young will report to president and CEO, Don Correll.

"Walter and John are key leaders in this company," said Don Correll, president and CEO of American Water. "These changes were made to continue to strengthen American Water, to support our growth and to drive performance. Walter and John have vast experience in this industry and I have every confidence that through these new positions, they will help this company achieve its full potential."

In his new role, Lynch will be responsible for the successful performance of American Water's 20 regulated states, serving approximately 1,625 communities. All of the state presidents will now report to him. In addition, Lynch will lead the company's two national customer call centers.

As president of American Water Services, Young will work to align the organization's capabilities to support various growth opportunities like the company's recent successes with the Tampa Bay desalination project in Florida and the Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant in Arizona.

Young will also continue to lead multiple operational functions, as well as lead the business transformation of the company's information technology effort. This critical effort will ensure the company employs the proper technology to execute its key strategies.

Lynch joined American Water in 2001 and most recently served as the executive vice president of business operations for the company's Eastern Division. The division encompasses eight states stretching from Tennessee to New York and has approximately 2, 600 employees. Prior to that, he was president of American Water's Northeast Region. In this role, he oversaw more than 1,000 employees and was responsible for operations that provided more than 2 million people in New Jersey and New York with water and wastewater services. Lynch also served as president of American Water Products and Services Group. In this capacity, he led and developed 10 non-regulated business lines with more than $500 million in revenue and 1,500 employees. Before joining American Water, he was involved in various start-up and growth organizations in the environmental industry. He also worked for Mobil Oil Corp. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Lynch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering and a ttained the rank of Captain before his departure from the U. S. Army in 1990.

Young joined American Water in 1977 and has held a variety of operations, engineering and executive positions, including chief operating officer, vice president of engineering, vice president of technical services, and vice president of operations and investment performance. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Design/Build Institute of America (board member), the American Water Works Association (board member, section chair and Fuller awardee), and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He also serves on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Drinking Water Advisory Council and several EPA working groups. A registered professional engineer in a number of states, Young holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Duke University and a master's in environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina.

About American Water

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15.6 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada.

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EX-99.2

August 1, 2008

Maureen Duffy

Director, Communications

T: 856-309-4546

maureen.duffy@amwater.com

American Water Appoints New Member

to Board of Directors

VOORHEES, N.J., August 1, 2008 - American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced that Julia L. Johnson has been appointed as an independent member of the company's Board of Directors effective August 1, 2008.

"American Water is pleased to have Julia join our Board of Directors," said Don Correll, president and CEO of American Water. "Ms. Johnson brings more than 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in the utility industry to American Water. She is an excellent addition to our Board."

Ms. Johnson is president of NetCommunications, L.L.C., a strategy consulting firm specializing in the communications, energy, and information technology public policy arenas. Prior to founding NetCommunications, Ms. Johnson was senior vice president of policy and strategic communications for MILCOM Technologies, Inc., a military technology commercialization company.

Prior to her work at MILCOM, Ms. Johnson served on the Florida Public Service Commission for two consecutive terms from 1992-1999. In that capacity, she served as the chief regulator of Florida's $16 billion water and wastewater, electric, gas and communications industries. She served as chairperson from 1997-1999.

Ms. Johnson served as the state chair of the Federal/State Joint Board on Universal Service, which provided regulatory policy recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission on the deployment of communications infrastructure and universal service support mechanisms, bringing internet access to schools and libraries across the nation. Ms. Johnson also chaired Florida's Information Service Technology Development Task Force, which advised Florida's governor and legislature on information technology policy and related legislative issues.

Ms. Johnson also serves on the Board of Directors of Allegheny Energy, Inc., a utility holding company, which, through its subsidiaries, engages in power generation operations, as well as natural gas distribution and transmission, MasTec, Inc., a provider of telecommunications and energy infrastructure construction and Northwestern Corporation, a provider of electricity and natural gas. Ms. Johnson holds a Juris Doctorate and a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Florida.

About American Water

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15.6 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada.

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