American Water Joins Mayors Council to Discuss Water Services Future
American Water, the largest U.S. regulated water and wastewater utility, participated in the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Mayors Water Council meeting in Livermore, California. The event focused on the future of water and wastewater services.
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, participated in the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Fall 2026 Mayors Water Council Meeting held October 8-9, 2026, in Livermore, California. The meeting convened mayors, city leaders, experts, and regulators to discuss critical policy and operational issues facing municipal water and wastewater services.
Sarah Leeper, President of California and Hawaii American Water, addressed the council on the company's experience in partnering with communities to manage affordability, infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and long-term system resilience. She highlighted regionalization as a viable approach for systems requiring sustained capital, specialized expertise, and enhanced operational capacity.
Lacy Carothers, Senior Director of Engineering for California American Water, contributed to a panel discussing the regulatory, operational, and legal landscape of PFAS. Her presentation focused on treatment options and American Water's experience with evaluating and deploying relevant technologies.
American Water's participation underscores its commitment to engaging with stakeholders to advance research, education, and collaboration within the utility sector and to address the evolving challenges in water and wastewater management.