Document and Entity Information Document
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Jan. 26, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] |
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| Document Period End Date |
Jan. 26, 2022
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
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| Trading Symbol |
AWK
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| Entity Registrant Name |
American Water Works Company, Inc.
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| Document Type |
8-K
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| Document Period End Date |
Jan. 26, 2022
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| Entity File Number |
001-34028
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| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code |
DE
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| Entity Tax Identification Number |
51-0063696
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| Entity Address, Address Line One |
1 Water Street
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| Entity Address, City or Town |
Camden
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| Entity Address, State or Province |
NJ
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| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code |
08102-1658
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| City Area Code |
856
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| Local Phone Number |
955-4001
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| Written Communications |
false
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| Soliciting Material |
false
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| Pre-commencement Tender Offer |
false
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| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer |
false
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| Entity Emerging Growth Company |
false
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| Entity Central Index Key |
0001410636
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| Amendment Flag |
false
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
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| Trading Symbol |
AWK
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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