• American Water outlined a 10-year capital plan of $42-$43 billion to upgrade water and wastewater systems.
• Spending priorities centered on infrastructure renewal, resiliency, water quality, operational efficiency, technology, innovation, system expansion.
• Planned PFAS spending totaled about $2 billion, mainly in 2026-2028; lead service line rule-related investment estimated at $1.5 billion.
• Estimated rate base projected to rise to $24.6 billion in 2026 from $22.1 billion in 2024, implying about 8%-9% CAGR through 2035.
• Long-term targets include a 50% cut in absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 from a 2020 baseline; net zero by 2050.

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